A Wise Father’s Advice
“My children, listen when your father corrects you. Pay attention and learn good judgment, for I am giving you good guidance. Don’t turn away from my instruction. For I, too, was once my father’s son, and tenderly loved as my mother’s only child.
My father taught me, ‘Take my words to heart. Follow my commands, and you will live. Get wisdom; develop good judgment. Don’t forget my words or turn away from them.'” (vv. 1-5,NLT)
“My child, listen to me and do as I say, and you will have a long, good life. I will teach you wisdom’s ways and lead you in a straight path. When you walk, you won’t be held back; when you run, you won’t stumble. Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go. Guard them , for they are the key to life.” (vv. 10-13, NLT)
“Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech. Look straight ahead and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don’t get sidetracked; keep you feet form following evil.” (vv. 24-27, NLT)