3 My son, don’t forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commands;^(A)
2 for they will bring you
many days, a full life,^[a](B) and well-being.^(C)

⁴ he taught me and said:
“Your heart must hold on to my words.
Keep my commands and live.^(A)

²³ For a command is a lamp, teaching is a light,^(A)
and corrective discipline is the way to life.^(B)