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The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:(A)

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Purpose and Theme

The proverbs(A) of Solomon(B) son of David, king of Israel:(C)

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20 A wise child makes a glad father,
    but the foolish despise their mothers.(A)

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20 A wise son brings joy to his father,(A)
    but a foolish man despises his mother.

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A child who loves wisdom makes a parent glad,
    but a companion of prostitutes destroys wealth.(A)

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A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,(A)
    but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.(B)

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15 The rod and reproof give wisdom,
    but a mother is disgraced by a neglected child.(A)

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15 A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,
    but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.(A)

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