Proverbs 23:25

Conservative English Version

Make your parents proud, especially your mother.

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Here are some proverbs of Solomon: Children with good sense make their parents happy, but foolish children make them sad.

Foolish children bring sorrow to their father and pain to their mother.

My children, if you show good sense, I will be happy,

My son, pay close attention, and gladly follow my example.

My child, show good sense! Then I will be happy and able to answer anyone who criticizes me.

her neighbors and relatives heard how kind the Lord had been to her, and they too were glad.