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The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.
A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.
The father of a righteous person will rejoice greatly; whoever fathers a wise child will have joy in him.
Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, so that I may answer anyone who taunts me.
Bring the fattened calf and kill it! Let us eat and celebrate, because this son of mine was dead, and is alive again -- he was lost and is found!' So they began to celebrate.
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Joy
The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.
A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.
The father of a righteous person will rejoice greatly; whoever fathers a wise child will have joy in him.
Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, so that I may answer anyone who taunts me.
Bring the fattened calf and kill it! Let us eat and celebrate, because this son of mine was dead, and is alive again -- he was lost and is found!' So they began to celebrate.
Wisdom » Being wise
Therefore be very careful how you live -- not as unwise but as wise,
Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, so that I may answer anyone who taunts me.
Listen to my instruction so that you may be wise, and do not neglect it.