⁷ So now, my sons, listen to me.
    Never stray from what I am about to say:

²⁴ So listen to me, my sons,
    and pay attention to my words.

²¹ Don’t lose sight of them.
    Let them penetrate deep into your heart,

²¹ My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment.
    Hang on to them,

³² “And so, my children,^[a] listen to me,
    for all who follow my ways are joyful.
³³ Listen to my instruction and be wise.
    Don’t ignore it.
³⁴ Joyful are those who listen to me,
    watching for me daily at my gates,
    waiting for me outside my home!
³⁵ For whoever finds me finds life
    and receives favor from the Lord.
³⁶ But those who miss me injure themselves.
    All who hate me love death.”