Let your fatherand your motherbe glad,And let her rejoicewho gavebirthto you.
A foolishsonis a griefto his fatherAnd bitternessto her who borehim.
Her neighborsand her relativesheardthat the Lordhad displayed His greatmercytowardher; and they were rejoicingwith her.
Be wise,my son,and makemy heartglad,That I may replyto him who reproachesme.
Giveme your heart,my son,And let your eyesdelightin my ways.
The proverbsof Solomon.A wisesonmakesa fatherglad,But a foolishsonis a griefto his mother.
My son,ifyour heartis wise,My own heartalsowill be glad;
