3 My son, don’t forget my teaching,but let your heart keep my commands;(A)2 for they will bring youmany 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)
2 Keep my commands and live;(A)protect my teachingsas the pupil of your eye.(B)
16 The one who keeps commands preserves himself;(A)one who disregards[a] his ways will die.(B)
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