Proverbs 4:3-5

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

³ When I was a son with my father,
    tender and my mother’s favorite,^(A)
4 he taught me and said to me,
“Let your heart hold fast my words;
    keep my commandments and live.^(B)
5 Get wisdom; get insight: do not forget nor turn away
    from the words of my mouth.^(C)