13 A foolish child is a father’s ruin,(A)
    and a quarrelsome wife is like
    the constant dripping of a leaky roof.(B)

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13 A foolish son is a disaster to his father;
    a contentious wife is like constant dripping.

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26 Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother(A)
    is a child who brings shame and disgrace.

27 Stop listening to instruction, my son,(B)
    and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

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26 Those who assault their father and drive out their mother
    are disgraceful children, worthy of reproach.
27 If, my child, you stop listening to discipline,
    you will wander away from words of knowledge.

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