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Wisdom Is Important

My children, listen to your father’s teaching.
    Pay attention so you will understand.

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Warning About Adultery

20 My son, keep your father’s commands.
    Don’t forget your mother’s teaching.

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13 A foolish son will ruin his father.
    And a quarreling wife is as bothersome as dripping water.

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14 Houses and wealth are inherited from parents.
    But a wise wife is a gift from the Lord.

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28 Don’t move an old stone that shows where a person’s land is.
    These stones were set up by your ancestors.

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22 Listen to your father, who gave you life.
    And do not forget your mother when she is old.
23 Learn the truth and never reject it.
    Get wisdom, self-control and understanding.
24 The father of a good child is very happy.
    The person who has a wise son is glad because of him.
25 Make your father and mother happy.
    Give your mother a reason to be glad.

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Whoever loves wisdom makes his father happy.
    But the one who makes friends with prostitutes wastes his money.

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