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Listen, sons, to a father`s instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;
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For I give you sound learning. Don`t forsake my law.
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For I was a son to my father, Tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.
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He taught me, and said to me: "Let your heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live.
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Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don`t forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth.
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Don`t forsake her, and she will preserve you. Love her, and she will keep you.
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Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
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Esteem her, and she will exalt you. She will bring you to honor, when you embrace her.
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She will give to your head a garland of grace. A crown of splendor will she deliver to you."
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Listen, my son, and receive my sayings. The years of your life will be many.
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I have taught you in the way of wisdom. I have led you in paths of uprightness.
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When you go, your steps will not be hampered. When you run, you will not stumble.
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Take firm hold of instruction. Don`t let her go. Keep her, for she is your life.
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Don`t enter into the path of the wicked. Don`t walk in the way of evil men.