PROVERBS 4

Advice to young people

1 My children, listen to what I am teaching you.

If you pay attention, you will understand what is wise.

2 What I am teaching you is good,

so do not turn away from it.

3 When I was a young boy, loved by my mother,

4 my father told me, "Remember my words;

if you obey my commandments,

you will live a long time.

5 Obtain wisdom and understanding,

and ◄do not abandon/hold fast to► [LIT] what I have taught you.

6 Do not turn away from wisdom,

because if you are wise, you will be protected from all evil/danger.

If you love wisdom, wisdom [PRS] will guard you.