My son, do not forget my teaching,
But let your heart keep my commandments;

My son, be guided by your father’s [God-given] commandment (instruction)
And do not reject the teaching of your mother;

Those who set aside the law [of God and man] praise the wicked,
But those who keep the law [of God and man] struggle with them.

He who keeps the law [of God and man] is a wise and discerning son,
But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father [and himself].

He who turns his ear away from listening to the law [of God and man],
Even his prayer is repulsive [to God].

Where there is no vision [no revelation of God and His word], the people are unrestrained;
But happy and blessed is he who keeps the law [of God].

She opens her mouth in [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue [giving counsel and instruction].