These are Solomon's proverbs: Wise children make their fathers proud of them; foolish ones bring their mothers grief.

My child, if you become wise, I will be very happy.

I will be proud when I hear you speaking words of wisdom.

If you appreciate wisdom, your parents will be proud of you. It is a foolish waste to spend money on prostitutes.

and prayed, 'Let us praise the LORD, the God of Israel, who has today made one of my descendants succeed me as king, and has let me live to see it!' "

But you must not let him go unpunished. You know what to do, and you must see to it that he is put to death."

Hiram was extremely pleased when he received Solomon's message, and he said, "Praise the LORD today for giving David such a wise son to succeed him as king of that great nation!"

And you yourselves know how he has proved his worth, how he and I, like a son and his father, have worked together for the sake of the gospel.

Listen to your father; without him you would not exist. When your mother is old, show her your appreciation.

If you make fun of your father or despise your mother in her old age, you ought to be eaten by vultures or have your eyes picked out by wild ravens.

"Respect your father and your mother, so that you may live a long time in the land that I am giving you.

Each of you must respect your mother and your father, and must keep the Sabbath, as I have commanded. I am the LORD your God.