“Gather together and hear, you sons of Yaʽ
Come, you children, listen to me; Let me teach you the fear of יהוה.
My son, give me your heart, And let your eyes watch my ways.
Listen to your father who brought you forth, And do not despise your mother when she is old.
“And now, listen to me, you children, For blessed are they who guard my ways.
And now, listen to me, you children; Pay attention to the words of my mouth:
My son, guard my words, And treasure up my commands with you.
My son, watch over your father’s command, And do not forsake the Torah of your mother.
My son, listen to my wisdom; Incline your ear to my understanding,
“Re’uḇ
Who is the man who desires life, Who loves many days, in order to see good?
“All of you, gather yourselves, and hear! Who among them has declared these? יהוה has loved him. Let him do His pleasure on Baḇ