Proverbs 4:1-4 ▼

1 Hear, O children, the instruction of a father, And pay attention [and be willing to learn] so that you may gain understanding and intelligent discernment.

2 For I give you good doctrine; Do not turn away from my instruction.

3 When I was a son with my father (David), Tender and the only son in the sight of my mother (Bathsheba),

4 He taught me and said to me, “Let your heart hold fast my words; Keep my commandments and live.