The isolation of shame: 'and I have not obeyed the voice of my teachers or inclined my ear to my instructors.' The deathbed reflection continues: the person recognizes that he did not heed the warnings of those who sought to guide him. 'Have not obeyed the voice of my teachers' (lo shamati bekol more'ai) and 'not inclined my ear to my instructors' (ve'le'morshay lo hatibot ozi) indicate persistent rejection of correction. The warnings were given; the person refused to hear. This reflection is meant to motivate the young person to listen now, while he still has the chance to choose a different path.

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