Now therefore, listen to me, my children; Pay attention to the words of my mouth:
Therefore hear me now, my children, And do not depart from the words of my mouth.
Hear, my children, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding;
My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.
My little children, for whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you,
Who is the man who desires life, And loves many days, that he may see good?
A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.