"Heedinstructionand be wise,And do not neglect[it].
At the headof the noisy[streets] she criesout; At the entranceof the gatesin the cityshe uttersher sayings:
A wisemanwill hearand increasein learning,And a man of understandingwill acquirewisecounsel,
Hear,my son,your father'sinstructionAnd do not forsakeyour mother'steaching;
He who neglectsdisciplinedespiseshimself,But he who listensto reproofacquiresunderstanding.
Listento counseland acceptdiscipline,That you may be wisethe restof your days.
Hear,[O] sons,the instructionof a father,And giveattentionthat you may gainunderstanding,
My son,giveattentionto my wisdom,Inclineyour earto my understanding;
Seeto it that you do not refuseHim who is speaking.For ifthosedid not escapewhen they refusedhim who warned[them] on earth,muchless[will] we [escape] who turn awayfrom Him who [warns] from heaven.
