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Warning About Adultery

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

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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;
    parents who have wise children are glad because of them.
25 Make your father and mother happy;
    give your mother a reason to be glad.

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15 Correction and punishment make children wise,
    but those left alone will disgrace their mother.

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