1. My children, listen to your father’s teaching.Pay attention so you will understand.
2. What I am telling you is good.Do not forget what I teach you.
3. I was once a young boy in my father’s house.I was like an only child to my mother.
4. And my father taught me and said,“Hold on to my words with all your heart.Keep my commands and you will live.
5. Get wisdom and understanding.Don’t forget or ignore my words.
6. Use wisdom, and it will take care of you.Love wisdom, and it will keep you safe.
7. Wisdom is the most important thing. So get wisdom.If it costs everything you have, get understanding.
8. Believe in the value of wisdom, and it will make you great.Use it, and it will bring honor to you.
9. Like flowers in your hair, it will beautify your life.Like a crown, it will make you look beautiful.”