Anyone who robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and dishonor.
These are the proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes his father glad. But a foolish son brings sorrow to his mother.
A child who gathers crops in summer is wise. But a child who sleeps at harvest time brings shame.
A wise servant will rule over a shameful child. He will be given part of the property as if he were a family member.
A foolish child makes his father sad and his mother sorry.
My son, if you stop listening to what I teach you, you will wander away from the words of knowledge.
Blessed is the one who always trembles in front of God. But anyone who makes their heart stubborn will get into trouble.
Anyone who steals from their parents and says, “It’s not wrong,” is just like someone who destroys.
A child who understands what is right learns from instruction. But a child who likes to eat too much brings shame on his father.
“Some people curse their fathers. Others don’t bless their mothers.
“One person makes fun of their father. Another doesn’t honor their mother when she is old. The ravens of the valley will peck out their eyes. Then the vultures will eat them.
But this son of yours wasted your money with some prostitutes. Now he comes home. And for him you kill the fattest calf!’