And now, O sons, listen to me, and be attentive to the words of my mouth.
What man is there who desires life, and covets many days, that he may enjoy good?
A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight;
And now, O sons, listen to me, and do not depart from the words of my mouth.
My little children, with whom I am again in travail until Christ be formed in you!
My little children, I am writing this to you so that you may not sin; but if any one does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous;