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22 Pay attention to your father—after all, he gave you life—
    and don’t ignore your mother in her old age.
23 Invest in truth, sock it away!
    Never cash in wisdom, guidance, or insight.
24 The parents of the right-living will celebrate;
    yes, parents of children who make wise choices are happy.
25 So make your parents happy;
    delight your mother—after all, she brought you into this world.

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Saying 17

22 Listen to your father, who gave you life,
    and do not despise your mother when she is old.(A)
23 Buy the truth and do not sell it—
    wisdom, instruction and insight as well.(B)
24 The father of a righteous child has great joy;
    a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.(C)
25 May your father and mother rejoice;
    may she who gave you birth be joyful!(D)

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