My child, listen to what I say and remember what I command you.
I have never left the commands he has spoken; I have treasured his words more than my own.
Teach us how short our lives really are so that we may be wise.
They will teach you how to be wise and self-controlled and will teach you to do what is honest and fair and right.
Children who obey what they have been taught are wise, but friends of troublemakers disgrace their parents.
My child, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in mind.
My children, listen to your father’s teaching; pay attention so you will understand.
My child, listen and accept what I say. Then you will have a long life.
Keep their words in mind forever as though you had them tied around your neck.
My son, remember what I say, and treasure my commands.
Wisdom calls to you like someone shouting; understanding raises her voice.
Wisdom has built her house; she has made its seven columns.
“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. One day a man found the treasure, and then he hid it in the field again. He was so happy that he went and sold everything he owned to buy that field.
But Mary treasured these things and continued to think about them.
Jesus went with them to Nazareth and was obedient to them. But his mother kept in her mind all that had happened.
“Don’t forget what I tell you now: The Son of Man will be handed over to people.”
It is not on the other side of the sea. You do not have to ask, “Who will go across the sea and get it? Who will tell it to us so we can keep it?”
What I say is true, and you should fully accept it: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.