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So, my son, pay attention to your father’s guidance,
    and do not ignore what your mother taught you—
Wear their wisdom as a badge of honor and maturity,
    as fine jewelry around your neck.
10 My son, should your less honorable peers pressure you to do what is wrong,
    you should be strong enough not to go along.

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Prologue: Exhortations to Embrace Wisdom

Warning Against the Invitation of Sinful Men

Listen, my son,(A) to your father’s(B) instruction
    and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.(C)
They are a garland to grace your head
    and a chain to adorn your neck.(D)

10 My son, if sinful men entice(E) you,
    do not give in(F) to them.(G)

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