^8 (A)Hear, my son, your father’s discipline
And ^(B)do not abandon your mother’s ^[a]instruction;
⁹ For they are a ^(C)garland of grace for your head
And ^[b](D)ornaments about your neck.

4 Hear, O sons, the ^(A)discipline of a father,
And ^(B)pay attention that you may know understanding,
² For I give you ^[a]sound ^(C)learning;
^(D)Do not forsake my ^[b]instruction.

^20 (A)My son, observe the commandment of your father
And do not abandon the ^[a]law of your mother;