1. Hear, O children, a father’s instruction,be attentive, that you may gain understanding!
2. Yes, excellent advice I give you;my teaching do not forsake.
3. When I was my father’s child,tender, the darling of my mother,
4. He taught me and said to me:“Let your heart hold fast my words:keep my commands, and live!
5. Get wisdom, get understanding!Do not forget or turn aside from the words of my mouth.
6. Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you;love her, and she will safeguard you;
7. The beginning of wisdom is: get wisdom;whatever else you get, get understanding.
8. Extol her, and she will exalt you;she will bring you honors if you embrace her;
9. She will put on your head a graceful diadem;a glorious crown will she bestow on you.”