1Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, And attend, that ye may learn understanding!
2For I give you good instruction; Forsake ye not my commandments.
3For I was my father's son, A tender and only child in the sight of my mother.
4He taught me, and said to me, Let thy heart hold fast my words; Keep my commandments, and live.
5Get wisdom, get understanding; Forget not, and depart not from, the words of my mouth.
6Forsake her not, and she will guard thee: Love her, and she will preserve thee.
Proverbs 4
Proverbs 4:1-6