Proverbs 23:25

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Let thy father, and thy mother be joyful, and let her rejoice that bore thee.

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A foolish son is the anger of the father: and the sorrow of the mother that bore him.

And her neighbours and kinsfolks heard that the Lord had shewed his great mercy towards her, and they congratulated with her.

Study wisdom, my son, and make my heart joyful, that thou mayst give an answer to him that reproacheth.

My son, give me thy heart: and let thy eyes keep my ways.

A wise son maketh the father glad: but a foolish son is the sorrow of his mother.

My son, if thy mind be wise, my heart shall rejoice with thee: