1. Hear, O sons, the instruction of a father, And give attention that you may gain understanding,
2. For I give you sound teaching; Do not abandon my instruction.
3. When I was a son to my father, Tender and the only son in the sight of my mother,
4. Then he taught me and said to me, "Let your heart hold fast my words; Keep my commandments and live;
5. Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
6. "Do not forsake her, and she will guard you; Love her, and she will watch over you.