1. Children, listen to your father’s teaching. Pay attention and you will learn how to learn.
2. The advice I give is good, so don’t ever forget what I teach you.
3. When I was my father’s little boy and my mother’s dear son,
4. my father taught me this: “Pay attention to what I say. Obey my commands and you will have a good life.
5. Try to get wisdom and understanding. Don’t forget my teaching or ignore what I say.
6. Don’t turn away from wisdom, and she will protect you. Love her, and she will keep you safe.