Proverbs 4:1-2

Admonition to Follow Righteousness and Avoid Wickedness

4:1 Listen, children, to a father’s instruction,

and pay attention so that you may gain discernment.

4:2 Because I give you good instruction,

do not forsake my teaching.

Proverbs 4:10

4:10 Listen, my child, and accept my words,

so that the years of your life will be many.