My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,2for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. As we have seen, Proverbs 1-9 is a series of lectures or admonitions that the inspired sage is giving his son. His objective is to influence his […]

10Hear, my son, and accept my words, that the years of your life may be many.11I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness.12When you walk, your step will not be hampered, and if you run, you will not stumble.13Keep hold of instruction; do not let go; […]

The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:2To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight,3to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;4to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth –5Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance,6to […]

Hear, O sons, a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight,2for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching.3When I was a son with my father, tender, the only one in the sight of my mother,4he taught me and said to me, “Let your heart hold fast my words; keep […]