^{1 Ref} Give ear, my sons, to the teaching of a father; give attention so that you may have knowledge:

^{2 Ref} For I give you good teaching; do not give up the knowledge you are getting from me.

^{3 Ref} For I was a son to my father, a gentle and an only one to my mother.

^{4 Ref} And he gave me teaching, saying to me, Keep my words in your heart; keep my rules so that you may have life:

^{5 Ref} Get wisdom, get true knowledge; keep it in memory, do not be turned away from the words of my mouth.

^{6 Ref} Do not give her up, and she will keep you; give her your love, and she will make you safe.

^{7 Ref} The first sign of wisdom is to get wisdom; go, give all you have to get true knowledge.

^{1 Ref} Listen, sons, to a father's instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;

^{2 Ref} For I give you sound learning. Don't forsake my law.

^{3 Ref} For I was a son to my father, Tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.

^{4 Ref} He taught me, and said to me: "Let your heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live.

^{5 Ref} Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don't forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth.

^{6 Ref} Don't forsake her, and she will preserve you. Love her, and she will keep you.

^{7 Ref} Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.