Proverbs 15:20
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20 A wise son brings joy to his father,(A)
but a foolish man despises his mother.
Proverbs 17:21
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21 To have a fool for a child brings grief;
there is no joy for the parent of a godless fool.(A)
Proverbs 19:13
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Proverbs 23:22-25
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Saying 17
22 Listen to your father, who gave you life,
and do not despise your mother when she is old.(A)
23 Buy the truth and do not sell it—
wisdom, instruction and insight as well.(B)
24 The father of a righteous child has great joy;
a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.(C)
25 May your father and mother rejoice;
may she who gave you birth be joyful!(D)
Proverbs 27:11
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Proverbs 29:3
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