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When I was a son to my father,
(A)Tender and (B)the only son before my mother,
Then he (C)instructed me and said to me,
“Let your heart (D)hold fast my words;
(E)Keep my commandments and live;
(F)Acquire wisdom! (G)Acquire understanding!
Do not forget and do not turn away from the sayings of my mouth.

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For I too was a son to my father,
    still tender, and cherished by my mother.
Then he taught me, and he said to me,
    “Take hold(A) of my words with all your heart;
    keep my commands, and you will live.(B)
Get wisdom,(C) get understanding;
    do not forget my words or turn away from them.

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