1. Hear, O children, the instruction of a father,and attend to know understanding.
2. For I give you good precepts;do not forsake my teaching.
3. For I was my father’s son,tender and the only beloved in the sight of my mother.
4. He also taught me and said to me,“Let your heart retain my words;keep my commandments, and live.
5. Get wisdom! Get understanding!Do not forget it, nor turn away from the words of my mouth.