If not, listen to me; be silent, and I will teach you wisdom.”
Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
O simple ones, learn prudence; O fools, learn sense.
My son, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your ear to my understanding, that you may keep discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge.
Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight, for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching.
My mouth shall speak wisdom; the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.
My words declare the uprightness of my heart, and what my lips know they speak sincerely.
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