^{1 Ref} Hear, ye sons, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding.

^{2 Ref} For good learning I have given to you, My law forsake not.

^{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.

^{6 Ref} Forsake her not, and she doth preserve thee, Love her, and she doth keep thee.

^{7 Ref} The first thing `is' wisdom -- get wisdom, And with all thy getting get understanding.