¹³ A rebellious son is a calamity to his father, and a nagging wife annoys like constant dripping.

¹⁴ A father can give his sons homes and riches, but only the Lord can give them understanding wives.

²⁶ A son who mistreats his father or mother is a public disgrace.

²⁷ Stop listening to teaching that contradicts what you know is right.

²⁰ God puts out the light of the man who curses his father or mother.

¹⁵ A youngster’s heart is filled with rebellion, but punishment will drive it out of him.

²⁸ Do not move the ancient boundary marks. That is stealing.^[a]

²² Listen to your father’s advice and don’t despise an old mother’s experience.

^24-25 The father of a godly man has cause for joy—what pleasure a wise son is! So give your parents joy!

⁸ A man who strays from home is like a bird that wanders from its nest.

¹⁰ Never abandon a friend—either yours or your father’s. Then you won’t need to go to a distant relative for help in your time of need.

⁷ Young men who are wise obey the law; a son who is a member of a lawless gang is a shame to his father.