^{3 Ref} For, a son I have been to my father -- tender, And an only one before my mother.

^{4 Ref} And he directeth me, and he saith to me: `Let thy heart retain my words, Keep my commands, and live.

^{5 Ref} Get wisdom, get understanding, Do not forget, nor turn away From the sayings of my mouth.

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

^{4 Ref} And he taught me, and said unto me: Let thy heart retain my words; Keep my commandments, and live;

^{5 Ref} Get wisdom, get understanding; Forget not, neither decline from the words of my mouth;

^{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.