⁸ Listen, my son,^(A) to your father’s^(B) instruction
    and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.^(C)

²⁰ My son,^(A) keep your father’s command
    and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.^(B)

5 My son,^(A) pay attention to my wisdom,
    turn your ear to my words^(B) of insight,
² that you may maintain discretion
    and your lips may preserve knowledge.

2 My son,^(A) if you accept my words
    and store up my commands within you,