Proverbs 1:8-9
New Century Version
Warnings Against Evil
8 My child, listen to your father’s teaching
and do not forget your mother’s advice.
9 Their teaching will be like flowers in your hair
or a necklace around your neck.
Proverbs 4:1-4
New Century Version
Wisdom Is Important
4 My children, listen to your father’s teaching;
pay attention so you will understand.
2 What I am telling you is good,
so do not forget what I teach you.
3 When I was a young boy in my father’s house
and like an only child to my mother,
4 my father taught me and said,
“Hold on to my words with all your heart.
Keep my commands and you will live.
Proverbs 10:1
New Century Version
The Wise Words of Solomon
10 These are the wise words of Solomon:
Wise children make their father happy,
but foolish children make their mother sad.
Proverbs 15:20
New Century Version
20 Wise children make their father happy,
but foolish children disrespect their mother.
Proverbs 17:21
New Century Version
21 It is sad to have a foolish child;
there is no joy in being the parent of a fool.
Proverbs 17:25
New Century Version
25 Foolish children make their father sad
and cause their mother great sorrow.
Proverbs 19:26
New Century Version
26 A child who robs his father and sends away his mother
brings shame and disgrace on himself.
Proverbs 20:20
New Century Version
20 Those who curse their father or mother
will be like a light going out in darkness.
Proverbs 30:11-12
New Century Version
11 “Some people curse their fathers
and do not bless their mothers.
12 Some people think they are pure,
but they are not really free from evil.
Proverbs 30:17
New Century Version
17 “If you make fun of your father
and refuse to obey your mother,
the birds of the valley will peck out your eyes,
and the vultures will eat them.
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