1. Listen to what your father teaches you, my children. Pay attention, and you will have understanding.
2. What I am teaching you is good, so remember it all.
3. When I was only a little boy, my parents' only son,
4. my father would teach me. He would say, “Remember what I say and never forget it. Do as I tell you, and you will live.
5. Get wisdom and insight! Do not forget or ignore what I say.
6. Do not abandon wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will keep you safe.