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)

3 My son,^(A) do not forget my teaching,^(B)
    but keep my commands in your heart,
² for they will prolong your life many years^(C)
    and bring you peace and prosperity.^(D)

4 Listen, my sons,^(A) to a father’s instruction;^(B)
    pay attention and gain understanding.^(C)
2 I give you sound learning,
    so do not forsake my teaching.
³ For I too was a son to my father,
    still tender, and cherished by my mother.
⁴ Then he taught me, and he said to me,
    “Take hold^(D) of my words with all your heart;
    keep my commands, and you will live.^(E)