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Proverbs 23:24

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

The father of a righteous son will rejoice greatly, and one who fathers a wise son will delight in him.

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Solomon’s proverbs: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son, heartache to his mother.

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.

Yes, brother, may I benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ.

I appeal to you, instead, on the basis of love. I, Paul, as an elderly man and now also as a prisoner of Christ Jesus,

And who knows whether he will be wise or a fool? Yet he will take over all my work that I laboured at skilfully under the sun. This too is futile.

So don’t let him go unpunished, for you are a wise man. You know how to deal with him to bring his grey head down to Sheol with blood.’

And the king went on to say this: “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel! Today he has provided one to sit on my throne, and I am a witness.” ’

Be wise, my son, and bring my heart joy, so that I can answer anyone who taunts me.