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1Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight;
2for I give you good precepts: do not forsake my teaching.
3When I was a son with my father, tender, the only one in the sight of my mother,
4he taught me, and said to me, "Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live;
5do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth. Get wisdom; get insight.
Proverbs 4:1-5 (RSV)
