A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

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

² A wise slave will rule over a shameful son.
He will share the inheritance with the brothers.

²⁵ A foolish son is an aggravation to his father
and bitterness to the woman who bore him.

¹³ A foolish son is a disaster to his father,
and a nagging wife is like constantly dripping water.

²⁶ A son who attacks his father and chases away his mother
brings shame and disgrace.