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Warnings Against Evil

My child, listen to your father’s teaching
    and do not forget your mother’s advice.
Their teaching will be like flowers in your hair
    or a necklace around your neck.

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Prologue: Exhortations to Embrace Wisdom

Warning Against the Invitation of Sinful Men

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

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