Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me, for I trust in your word.

My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad, even mine:

As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth.

A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him.

Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

I hated all my labor in which I labored under the sun, because I must leave it to the man who comes after me.

I rejoice greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, even as we have been commanded by the Father.

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My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.

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Be wise

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad, even mine:
I hated all my labor in which I labored under the sun, because I must leave it to the man who comes after me.
For we have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
I rejoice greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, even as we have been commanded by the Father.

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So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me, for I trust in your word.
As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth.
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