³³ If not, ^(A)listen to me;
^[a]Hold your peace, and I will teach you wisdom.”

⁵ O you ^[a]simple ones, understand prudence,
And you fools, be of an understanding heart.

5 My son, pay attention to my wisdom;
^[a]Lend your ear to my understanding,
² That you may ^[b]preserve discretion,
And your lips ^(A)may keep knowledge.

4 Hear, ^(A)my children, the instruction of a father,
And give attention to know understanding;
² For I give you good doctrine:
Do not forsake my law.

³ My mouth shall speak wisdom,
And the meditation of my heart shall give understanding.

³ My words come from my upright heart;
My lips utter pure knowledge.