1. Listen to what your father teaches you, my children. Pay attention, and you will have understanding.
2. What I am teaching you is good, so remember it all.
3. When I was only a little boy, my parents' only son,
4. my father would teach me. He would say, “Remember what I say and never forget it. Do as I tell you, and you will live.
5. Get wisdom and insight! Do not forget or ignore what I say.
6. Do not abandon wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will keep you safe.
7. Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. Whatever else you get, get insight.
8. Love wisdom, and she will make you great. Embrace her, and she will bring you honour.
9. She will be your crowning glory.”
10. Listen to me, my child. Take seriously what I am telling you, and you will live a long life.
11. I have taught you wisdom and the right way to live.
12. Nothing will stand in your way if you walk wisely, and you will not stumble when you run.
13. Always remember what you have learnt. Your education is your life — guard it well.