Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him who reproaches me.
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.
then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
I rejoiced greatly to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as we were commanded by the Father.
For I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you.
He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth.
The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who can answer sensibly.
The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.