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Proverbs 4:1-6

1 Hear, my children, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding;

1 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.

2 For I give you good doctrine: Do not forsake my law.

2 I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching.

3 When I was my father's son, Tender and the only one in the sight of my mother,

3 For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and cherished by my mother.

4 He also taught me, and said to me: "Let your heart retain my words; Keep my commands, and live.

4 Then he taught me, and he said to me, “Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live.

5 Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth.

5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.

6 Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you; Love her, and she will keep you.

6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.