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Proverbs 4:1-6

1 Listen, sons, to a father's instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;

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

2 For I give you sound learning. Don't forsake my law.

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

3 For I was a son to my father, Tender and an only child 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 taught me, and said to me: "Let your heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, 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. Don't forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth.

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

6 Don't 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.

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