My son, hear the instruction of your father, and do not forsake the law of your mother;

My son, keep your father's commands, and do not forsake the instruction of your mother.

When you go, it shall lead you; when you sleep, it shall watch over you; and when you awake, it will speak with you.

Come, you children, give heed to me; I will teach you the fear of Jehovah.

as you know how we exhorted, and encouraged, and charged every one of you, as a father does his own children,

that you would walk worthily of God who calls you into His kingdom and glory.

My son, if you will receive my words, and treasure up my commandments within you,

yes, if you cry out for discernment, lifting up your voice for understanding;

then you shall understand the fear of Jehovah, and find the knowledge of God.

My son, pay attention to my wisdom; extend your ear to my understanding;

Say to wisdom, You are my sister, and call understanding your kinsman,

Now therefore listen to me, O children, for blessed are those who keep my ways.

Blessed is the man who gives heed to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.

But he who sins against me does violence to his own soul; all who hate me love death.

Give heed to counsel, and receive instruction, so that you may be wise in your latter days.

Extend your ear and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge,

Therefore we need to more abundantly heed the things we have heard, so that they do not slip our minds.