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

²¹ My son, ^(A)do not lose sight of these—
    keep sound wisdom and discretion,
²² and they will be ^(B)life for your soul
    and ^(C)adornment for your neck.
^23 (D)Then you will walk on your way securely,
    ^(E)and your foot will not stumble.