1. Hear, O sons, a father’s instruction,and be attentive, that you may gain insight,
2. for I give you good precepts;do not forsake my teaching.
3. When I was a son with my father, tender, the only one in the sight of my mother,
4. he taught me and said to me, “Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live.
5. Get wisdom; get insight;do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.