My children, listen when your father corrects you. Pay attention and learn good judgement, for I am giving you good advise. Don’t turn away from my instructions. For I, too, was once my father’s son, tenderly love as my mother’s only child.
My father taught me, “Take my words to heart. Follow my commands, and you will live. Get wisdom, develop good judgment. Don’t forget my words or turn away from them. Don’t turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you. Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgement. If you prize wisdom, she will make you great. Embrace her, and she will honor you. She will place a lovely wreath on our head; she will present you with a beautiful crown.” (vv. 1-9, NLT)