Add parallel Print Page Options

24 The father of godly children has cause for joy.
    What a pleasure to have children who are wise.[a]
25 So give your father and mother joy!
    May she who gave you birth be happy.

26 O my son, give me your heart.
    May your eyes take delight in following my ways.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 23:24 Hebrew to have a wise son.

Children are a gift from the Lord;
    they are a reward from him.
Children born to a young man
    are like arrows in a warrior’s hands.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends