“Come together and listen, sons of Jacob. Listen to your father Israel.
Come, my young friends, and listen to me, and I will teach you to honor the Lord.
Pay close attention, son, and let my life be your example.
Listen to your father; without him you would not exist. When your mother is old, show her your appreciation.
“Now, young people, listen to me. Do as I say, and you will be happy.
Now then, sons, listen to me. Pay attention to what I say.
My child, remember what I say and never forget what I tell you to do.
Son, do what your father tells you and never forget what your mother taught you.
My child, pay attention and listen to my wisdom and insight.
“Reuben, my first-born, you are my strength And the first child of my manhood, The proudest and strongest of all my sons.
Would you like to enjoy life? Do you want long life and happiness?
“Assemble and listen, all of you! None of the gods could predict that the man I have chosen would attack Babylon; he will do what I want him to do.