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

²² Listen to your father, who gave you life,
    and do not despise your mother when she is old.^(A)

7 My son,^(A) keep my words
    and store up my commands within you.
² Keep my commands and you will live;^(B)
    guard my teachings as the apple of your eye.
³ Bind them on your fingers;
    write them on the tablet of your heart.^(C)
4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,”
    and to insight, “You are my relative.”

⁸ Listen, my son,^(A) to your father’s^(B) instruction
    and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.^(C)
9 They are a garland to grace your head
    and a chain to adorn your neck.^(D)