⁷ Now then, my sons, listen^(A) to me;
    do not turn aside from what I say.

²⁴ Now then, my sons, listen^(A) to me;
    pay attention to what I say.

²³ By myself I have sworn,^(A)
    my mouth has uttered in all integrity^(B)
    a word that will not be revoked:^(C)
Before me every knee will bow;^(D)
    by me every tongue will swear.^(E)

²⁰ Now, you women, hear the word of the Lord;
    open your ears to the words of his mouth.^(A)
Teach your daughters how to wail;
    teach one another a lament.^(B)