3 When I was my father’s son,
^aTender and the only one in the sight of my mother, ‡

4 ^aHe also taught me, and said to me:
“Let your heart retain my words;
^bKeep my commands, and live. ‡

6 Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you;
^aLove her, and she will keep you. ‡

7 ^aWisdom is the principal thing;
Therefore get wisdom.
And in all your getting, get understanding. ‡