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The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth.
A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
The father of a righteous person will greatly rejoice; whoever fathers a wise son will be glad because of him.
Be wise, my son, and make me happy, so I can reply to anyone who insults me.
Bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let's eat and celebrate! Because my son was dead and has come back to life. He was lost and has been found.' And they began to celebrate.
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Joy
The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth.
A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
The father of a righteous person will greatly rejoice; whoever fathers a wise son will be glad because of him.
Be wise, my son, and make me happy, so I can reply to anyone who insults me.
Bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let's eat and celebrate! Because my son was dead and has come back to life. He was lost and has been found.' And they began to celebrate.
Wisdom » Being wise
So, then, be careful how you live. Do not be unwise but wise,
Be wise, my son, and make me happy, so I can reply to anyone who insults me.
Listen to instruction and be wise. Don't ignore it.