3 ^(A)My son, do not forget my teaching,
    ^(B)but let your heart keep my commandments,

³ Let not ^(A)steadfast love and ^(B)faithfulness forsake you;
    ^(C)bind them round your neck;
    ^(D)write them on the tablet of your heart.

^5 (A)Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
    and ^(B)do not lean on your own understanding.