⁸ Listen, my son,^(A) to your father’s^(B) instruction
    and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.^(C)

⁹ They are a garland to grace your head
    and a chain to adorn your neck.^(A)

4 Listen, my sons,^(A) to a father’s instruction;^(B)
    pay attention and gain understanding.^(C)

² I give you sound learning,
    so do not forsake my teaching.

²⁰ My son,^(A) keep your father’s command
    and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.^(B)