3 My son,^(A) do not forget my teaching,^(B)
    but keep my commands in your heart,
² for they will prolong your life many years^(C)
    and bring you peace and prosperity.^(D)

⁴ Then he taught me, and he said to me,
    “Take hold^(A) of my words with all your heart;
    keep my commands, and you will live.^(B)

²³ For this command is a lamp,
    this teaching is a light,^(A)
and correction and instruction
    are the way to life,^(B)