Do not let them depart from your sight, guard them within your heart;
I want to do what pleases you, my God. Your law dominates my thoughts.”
My child, if you receive my words, and store up my commands within you,
For it is pleasing if you keep these sayings within you, and they are ready on your lips.
My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,
My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.
Do not let truth and mercy leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
Bind them on your heart continually; fasten them around your neck.
Bind them on your forearm; write them on the tablet of your heart.
Again, however, pay very careful attention, lest you forget the things you have seen and disregard them for the rest of your life; instead teach them to your children and grandchildren.