My child, pay attention and listen to my wisdom and insight.

Son, do what your father tells you and never forget what your mother taught you.

Keep their words with you always, locked in your heart.

My child, remember what I say and never forget what I tell you to do.

Listen, my people, to my teaching, and pay attention to what I say.

Teach us how short our life is, so that we may become wise.

"Listen now, my people, and come to me; come to me, and you will have life! I will make a lasting covenant with you and give you the blessings I promised to David.

While he was talking, a shining cloud came over them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my own dear Son, with whom I am pleased---listen to him!"