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Proverbs 23:25

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Let your father and mother have joy, and let her who gave birth to you rejoice.

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A foolish son is grief to his father and bitterness to the one who bore him.

Then her neighbours and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her his great mercy, and they rejoiced with her.

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

My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways.

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

My son, if your heart is wise, my heart will indeed rejoice.