When I was my father’s son,
(A)Tender and the only one in the sight of my mother,
(B)He also taught me, and said to me:
“Let your heart retain my words;
(C)Keep my commands, and live.
(D)Get wisdom! Get understanding!
Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth.

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For I too was a son to my father,
    still tender, and cherished by my mother.
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)
Get wisdom,(C) get understanding;
    do not forget my words or turn away from them.

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