Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight, for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching. When I was a son with my father, tender, the only one in the sight of my mother, he taught me and said to me, “Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live. Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth. ...
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only...
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is ...
