My child, listen when your father corrects you.
Don't neglect your mother's instruction.
What you learn from them will crown you with grace
and be a chain of honor around your neck.
My child, if sinners entice you,
turn your back on them!
They may say, "Come and join us
Let's hide and kill someone!
Just for fun, let's ambush the innocent!
Let's swallow them alive, like the grave,
Let's swallow them whole, like those who go down to the pit of death.
Don't neglect your mother's instruction.
What you learn from them will crown you with grace
and be a chain of honor around your neck.
My child, if sinners entice you,
turn your back on them!
They may say, "Come and join us
Let's hide and kill someone!
Just for fun, let's ambush the innocent!
Let's swallow them alive, like the grave,
Let's swallow them whole, like those who go down to the pit of death.
