Proverbs 4:1

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.

My son, listen to the instruction of your father. Do not forsake the law of your mother.

My son, obey your father's command, and do not abandon the law of your mother:

Come, you sons, listen to me. I will teach you the respect of Jehovah.

You know how we dealt with each one of you. It was like a father with his own children, exhorting you, and encouraging and showing you.

My son, take my words to heart and treasure my commandments within you.

My son, pay attention to my wisdom. Listen to my understanding.

Say to wisdom: You are my sister! Call understanding your friend.

Listen to me, my children: for blessed are those who practice my ways.

Listen to counsel and accept instruction (discipline), that you may be wise in the future.

Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart and mind to my knowledge.

Pay close attention to the things heard so we do not drift away.

We have obeyed all the instructions that Jonadab gave us. We never drink wine, and neither do our wives, our sons, or our daughters.

Fathers, do not provoke your children, that they not be discouraged.