He who watches over the Torah is a discerning son, But a companion of gluttons shames his father.
He who loves wisdom gladdens his father, But a companion of whores destroys wealth.
“And not many days after, the younger son, having gathered all together, went away to a distant country, and there wasted his goods with loose living.
A rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child unrestrained brings shame to his mother.
He who robs his father or his mother, And says, “It is no transgression,” He is a companion to a destroyer.
He who plunders a father, Chases away his mother, Is a son causing shame and bringing reproach.
‘But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your livelihood with whores, you slaughtered the fattened calf for him.’