Proverbs [Sayings] 4:1-5

¹Sh'ma ·Hear obey·, sons, to a father’s instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;

²for I give you sound learning. Don’t forsake my Torah ·Teaching·.

³For I was a son to my father, tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.

⁴He taught me, and said to me: “Let your heart retain my words. Keep my mitzvot ·instructions·, and live.

⁵Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don’t forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth.