Proverbs 4:1-5

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

For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive.

When I was a son to my father, tender and the only child of my mother,

he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.

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