4 Listen, my sons,^(A) to a father’s instruction;^(B)
    pay attention and gain understanding.^(C)

⁵ Get wisdom,^(A) get understanding;
    do not forget my words or turn away from them.

⁷ The beginning of wisdom is this: Get^[a] wisdom.
    Though it cost all^(A) you have,^[b] get understanding.^(B)