My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.

My child, pay attention to my words; listen attentively to my sayings.

A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad;

Listen, my child, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right way.

My child, guard the commands of your father and do not forsake the instruction of your mother.

A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.

“To you, O people, I call out, and my voice calls to all mankind.

rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth, and delighting in its people.

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

My child, do not despise discipline from the Lord, and do not loathe his rebuke.

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

My child, if you have made a pledge for your neighbor, and have become a guarantor for a stranger,

The one who spares his rod hates his child, but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining him.

A foolish child is a grief to his father, and bitterness to the mother who bore him.

A foolish child is the ruin of his father, and a contentious wife is like a constant dripping.

Discipline your child, for there is hope, but do not set your heart on causing his death.

If you stop listening to instruction, my child, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

Eat honey, my child, for it is good, and honey from the honeycomb is sweet to your taste.

Fear the Lord, my child, as well as the king, and do not associate with rebels,