Now then, my sons, listen to me
And do not depart from (forget) the words of my mouth.

Do this now, my son, and release yourself [from the obligation];
Since you have come into the hand of your neighbor,
Go humble yourself, and plead with your neighbor [to pay his debt and release you].

At times she was in the streets, at times in the market places,
Lurking and setting her ambush at every corner.

Now therefore, my sons, listen to me,
And pay attention to the words of my mouth.

“Now therefore, O sons, listen to me,
For blessed [happy, prosperous, to be admired] are they who keep my ways.