American Standard Version

1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, And lay up my commandments with thee; 2 So as to

1 My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbor, If thou hast stricken thy hands for a stranger;

1 My son, attend unto my wisdom; Incline thine ear to my understanding: 2 That thou mayest preserve discretion, And

1 Hear, `my’ sons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding: 2 For I give you good

1 Wisdom hath builded her house; She hath hewn out her seven pillars: 2 She hath killed her beasts; She

1 Doth not wisdom cry, And understanding put forth her voice? 2 On the top of high places by the

1 My son, keep my words, And lay up my commandments with thee. 2 Keep my commandments and live; And