Listen to my teaching, and you will be wise; do not ignore it.
My children, listen to your father’s teaching; pay attention so you will understand.
My son, pay attention to my wisdom; listen to my words of understanding.
My child, listen to your father’s teaching and do not forget your mother’s advice.
So be careful and do not refuse to listen when God speaks. Others refused to listen to him when he warned them on earth, and they did not escape. So it will be worse for us if we refuse to listen to God who warns us from heaven.
She cries out in the noisy street and shouts at the city gates:
Those who refuse correction hate themselves, but those who accept correction gain understanding.
Listen to advice and accept correction, and in the end you will be wise.
Wise people can also listen and learn; even they can find good advice in these words.