Young’s Literal Translation

1 Hear, ye sons, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding. 2 For good learning I

1 My son! my law forget not, And my commands let thy heart keep, 2 For length of days and

1 My son! keep my sayings, And my commands lay up with thee. 2 Keep my commands, and live, And

1 My son! if thou hast been surety for thy friend, Hast stricken for a stranger thy hand, 2 Hast

1 My son! to my wisdom give attention, To mine understanding incline thine ear, 2 To observe thoughtfulness, And knowledge

1 Proverbs of Solomon. A wise son causeth a father to rejoice, And a foolish son `is’ an affliction to

1 Wisdom hath builded her house, She hath hewn out her pillars — seven. 2 She hath slaughtered her slaughter,