20 My son, obey my commands,

and do not ignore what your mother has taught you.

21 Remember the things that we have said.

Those things should be like a beautiful necklace around your neck.

22 If you follow our advice, it will be as though what we have taught you [PRS] will lead you, wherever you go.

When you sleep, they will protect you.

And when you wake up in the morning, they will teach/instruct you.

23 These commands and what we teach you will be like a lamp to light your path [MET].

When we rebuke you and correct/punish you,

we will be showing you the road to having a good life.