Therefore, my son, hear me now, and attend to the words of my mouth.
They repaid me evil for good, to the deprivation of my soul.
A wise son is the doctrine of his father. But he who ridicules does not listen when he is reproved.
Listen, sons, to the discipline of a father, and pay attention, so that you may know prudence.
Therefore, my son, listen to me now, and do not withdraw from the words of my mouth.
My little sons, I am giving birth to you again, until Christ is formed in you.
My little sons, this I write to you, so that you may not sin. But if anyone has sinned, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ, the Just One.