⁸ My child,^[a] listen when your father corrects you.
    Don’t neglect your mother’s instruction.

5 My son, pay attention to my wisdom;
    listen carefully to my wise counsel.
² Then you will show discernment,
    and your lips will express what you’ve learned.

4 My children,^[a] listen when your father corrects you.
    Pay attention and learn good judgment,
² for I am giving you good guidance.
    Don’t turn away from my instructions.
³ For I, too, was once my father’s son,
    tenderly loved as my mother’s only child.

3 My child,^[a] never forget the things I have taught you.
    Store my commands in your heart.

2 My child,^[a] listen to what I say,
    and treasure my commands.

7 Follow my advice, my son;
    always treasure my commands.