The next generation's responsibility: 'Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.' The imperatives 'get' (qane) appear twice, with different objects: wisdom and understanding. This is not passive reception but active acquisition. 'Do not forget... turn away' emphasizes that once received, wisdom requires protection against the twin dangers of forgetting and deliberate rejection. The young person must actively maintain the discipline of keeping wisdom before his eyes and heart. This reflects the ancient world's reliance on memory and oral transmission; constant repetition and remembrance were essential.

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