Now therefore, my sons, hearken unto me, And attend to the words of my mouth.
Now therefore, my sons, hearken unto me, And depart not from the words of my mouth.
Hear, my sons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding:
My little children, these things write I unto you that ye may not sin. And if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
My little children, of whom I am again in travail until Christ be formed in you—
What man is he that desireth life, And loveth many days, that he may see good?
A wise son heareth his father’s instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.