Proverbs 4:3-5

Modern English Version

³ For I was my father’s son,
    tender and the only beloved in the sight of my mother.
⁴ He also taught me and said to me,
    “Let your heart retain my words;
    keep my commandments, and live.
⁵ Get wisdom! Get understanding!
    Do not forget it, nor turn away from the words of my mouth.