Gather yourselves together, and hear, sons of Jacob, and listen to Israel your father.
Reuben, you are my first-born, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity and the excellency of power.
Come, listen to me, my sons; I will teach you the fear of Jehovah.
Who is the man that desires life, and loves days, that he may see good?
Listen to your father who sired you, and do not despise your mother when she is old.
My son, give Me your heart, and let your eyes watch My ways.
My son, listen to my wisdom; bow your ear to my understanding;
My son, keep your father's commandments, and do not forsake the law of your mother;
My son, keep my words and store up my commandments within you.
And now listen to me, sons, and attend to the words of my mouth.
And now listen to me, O sons; for blessed are those who keep my ways.
Let all of you gather and hear; who among them has declared these things? Jehovah has loved him; He will do His pleasure on Babylon, and His arm shall be on the Chaldeans.