And now, my children, listen to me, and be attentive to the words of my mouth.
Which of you desires life and covets many days to enjoy good?
A wise child loves discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
Listen, children, to a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight,
And now, my child, listen to me, and do not depart from the words of my mouth.
My little children, for whom I am again in the pain of childbirth until Christ is formed in you,
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous,