“Come together and listen, sons of Jacob. Listen to Israel, your father.”
“Reuben, my first son, you are my first child, the first proof of my power as a man. You were the most honored and powerful of all my sons.
Children, listen to me,\par and I will teach you to respect the Lord.\par
If a person loves life\par and wants to live a good, long life,\par
Listen to the things your father tells you. Without your father, you would never have been born. And respect your mother, even when she is old.
My son, listen closely to what I am saying. Let my life be your example.
My son, listen to my wise teaching. Pay attention to my words of understanding.
My son, remember your father’s commands. And don’t forget your mother’s teachings.
My son, remember my words. Don’t forget the commands I give you.
Now sons, listen to me. Pay attention to the words I say.
“Now, children, listen to me!\par You can be happy too,\par if you follow my ways!\par
“All of you, come here\par and listen to me!\par Did any of the false gods\par say these things would happen?\par No!”\par