A wise son brings joy to his father,^(C)
    but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

²⁹ Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind,
    and the fool will be servant to the wise.^(A)

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

² A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son
    and will share the inheritance as one of the family.

⁶ Children’s children^(A) are a crown to the aged,
    and parents are the pride of their children.

²¹ To have a fool for a child brings grief;
    there is no joy for the parent of a godless fool.^(A)

²⁵ A foolish son brings grief to his father
    and bitterness to the mother who bore him.^(A)