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Proverbs 4:1-6

Revised Standard Version RSV

1 Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight;

2 for I give you good precepts: do not forsake my teaching.

3 When I was a son with my father, tender, the only one in the sight of my mother,

4 he taught me, and said to me, "Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live;

5 do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth. Get wisdom; get insight.

6 Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you.

New International Version NIV

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

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

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

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 my words or turn away from them.

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