¹⁵ My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.

²⁴ The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.

²⁵ Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice.

⁴ I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.

³ Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

³ For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.

⁴ I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

¹⁷ The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

4 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.

2 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;

¹⁰ My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.

2 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: