Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, And be attentive to the words of my mouth.
Who is the man who desires life, and loves many days that he may see good?
A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
Listen, my sons, to the instruction of a father, and be attentive, that you may gain understanding,
Listen to me now, my sons, and do not depart from the words of my mouth.
My little children, of whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you,
My little children, I am writing these things to you, so that you do not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the Righteous One.