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Proverbs 23:22-24
GOD’S WORD Translation

22 Listen to your father since you are his son,
and do not despise your mother because she is old.
23 Buy truth (and do not sell it),
⌞that is,⌟ buy wisdom, discipline, and understanding.
24 A righteous person’s father will certainly rejoice.
Someone who has a wise son will enjoy him.

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Proverbs 23:22-24
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Saying 17

22 Listen to your father, who gave you life,
    and do not despise your mother when she is old.(A)
23 Buy the truth and do not sell it—
    wisdom, instruction and insight as well.(B)
24 The father of a righteous child has great joy;
    a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.(C)

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