1. My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my mitzvot.
2. For length of days and years of life, and shalom they will add to you.
3. Let kindness and truth never leave you— bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
4. Then you will gain favor and a good name in the eyes of God and man.
5. Trust in Adonai with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding.
6. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
7. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear Adonai and turn away from evil.
8. It will be healing to your body and refreshment to your bones.
9. Honor Adonai with your wealth and with the first of your entire harvest.
10. Then your barns will be filled with plenty, your vats will overflow with new wine.
11. My son, never despise Adonai’s discipline or dread His correction.
12. For Adonai loves those He reproves, even as a father, the son in whom he delights.
13. Happy is the man who finds wisdom and the man who gains understanding.