¹⁵ My son, if your heart is wise,
    my heart will be very glad.
¹⁶ Deep down inside, I will be happy
    when you say what is right.

²² Listen to your father, who gave you life.
    Don’t hate your mother when she is old.

²⁴ The father of a godly child is very happy.
    A man who has a wise son is glad.
²⁵ May your father and mother be glad.
    May the woman who gave birth to you be joyful.