And now, O sons, listen to me, and do not depart from the words of my mouth.
Hear, O sons, a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight,
See that you do not refuse him who is speaking. For if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape if we reject him who warns from heaven.
And now, O sons, listen to me, and be attentive to the words of my mouth.
Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart.
My son, do not lose sight of these— keep sound wisdom and discretion,
I do not turn aside from your rules, for you have taught me.