David’s Charge to Solomon

9 “And you, Solomon my son, ^dknow the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought. ^eIf you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever.

4 ^qFathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but ^rbring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.