Listen to my instruction so that you may be wise, and do not neglect it.

The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

lest the one who hears it put you to shame and your infamy will never go away.

(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)

Listen, my child, to the instruction from your father, and do not forsake the teaching from your mother.

But the one who listens to me will live in security, and will be at ease from the dread of harm.

Listen, children, to a father’s instruction, and pay attention so that you may gain discernment.

Listen, my child, and accept my words, so that the years of your life will be many.

So now, children, listen to me; do not turn aside from the words I speak.

For I did not obey my teachers and I did not heed my instructors.

So now, sons, listen to me, and pay attention to the words I speak.

Listen, for I will speak excellent things, and my lips will utter what is right.

“So now, children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.

The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth, but the poor person hears no threat.

The person who hears the reproof that leads to life is at home among the wise.

The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever hears reproof acquires understanding.

The one who gives an answer before he listens – that is his folly and his shame.

Listen to advice and receive discipline, that you may become wise by the end of your life.