¹⁰ My child, listen and accept what I say.
    Then you will have a long life.
¹¹ I am guiding you in the way of wisdom,
    and I am leading you on the right path.
¹² Nothing will hold you back;
    you will not be overwhelmed.
¹³ Always remember what you have been taught,
    and don’t let go of it.
Keep all that you have learned;
    it is the most important thing in life.

²⁰ My child, pay attention to my words;
    listen closely to what I say.
²¹ Don’t ever forget my words;
    keep them always in mind.
²² They are the key to life for those who find them;
    they bring health to the whole body.
²³ Be careful what you think,
    because your thoughts run your life.
²⁴ Don’t use your mouth to tell lies;
    don’t ever say things that are not true.
²⁵ Keep your eyes focused on what is right,
    and look straight ahead to what is good.
²⁶ Be careful what you do,
    and always do what is right.
²⁷ Don’t turn off the road of goodness;
    keep away from evil paths.