1. My son, do not forget my law, but let your heart guard my precepts.
2. For they shall set before you length of days, and years of life, and peace.
3. Let not mercy and truth abandon you: encircle them around your throat, and inscribe them on the tablets of your heart.
4. And so shall you discover grace and good discipline, in the sight of God and men.
5. Have confidence in the Lord with all your heart, and do not depend upon your own prudence.