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May she who gave you birth be happy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Let your father and mother be glad; let her who bore you rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />May your father and mother be glad, and may she who gave you birth rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Let your father and your mother be glad, And let her who bore you rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let your father and your mother be glad, And let her rejoice who gave birth to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Let your father and your mother be glad, And let her rejoice who gave birth to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Let your father and your mother be glad, And let her rejoice who gave birth to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Let your father and your mother be glad, And let her rejoice who gave birth to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Let your father and your mother be glad, And let her who gave birth to you rejoice [in your wise and godly choices].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let your father and mother have joy, and let her who gave birth to you rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let your father and mother have joy, and let her who gave birth to you rejoice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Let thy father and thy mother be glad, And let her that bare thee rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Make your parents proud, especially your mother. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Let thy father and thy mother be glad, and let her that bare thee rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />May your father and your mother be glad. May she who gave birth to you rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Let your father and mother be proud of you; give your mother that happiness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Let your father and mother rejoice; make the one who gave birth to you happy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />May your father and your mother have joy; may she who bore you rejoice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Let your father and your mother be glad. Let her who bore you rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bore thee shall rejoice.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />May your father and mother be glad, and may she who gave you birth rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Let your father and your mother be glad! Let her who bore you rejoice! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Your father and your mother rejoice, "" Indeed, she bearing you is joyful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Rejoice doth thy father and thy mother, Yea, she that bare thee is joyful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thy father shall rejoice, and thy mother, and she begetting thee shall exult.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Let thy father, and thy mother be joyful, and let her rejoice that bore thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Let your father and your mother be joyful, and may she who conceived you exult.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Let your father and mother rejoice; let her who bore you exult. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Let your father and mother be glad; let her who bore you rejoice.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Your father and your mother shall rejoice in you; and the one who bore you shall be happy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And your father and your mother will rejoice in you and she that bore you will rejoice.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Let thy father and thy mother be glad, And let her that bore thee rejoice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Let thy father and thy mother rejoice over thee, and let her that bore thee be glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/23-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=4746" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/23.htm">True Riches</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇî·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">May your father</a> <a href="/hebrew/517.htm" title="517: wə·’im·me·ḵā (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- A mother. A primitive word; a mother; in a wide sense (like 'ab).">and mother</a> <a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: yiś·maḥ- (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">be glad,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: yō·w·laḏ·te·ḵā (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fsc:: 2ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">and may she who gave you birth</a> <a href="/hebrew/1523.htm" title="1523: wə·ṯā·ḡêl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Jus-3fs) -- To rejoice. Or guwl; a primitive root; properly, to spin round, i.e. Usually rejoice, or fear.">rejoice!</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes delight in my ways.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/20-12.htm">Exodus 20:12</a></span><br />Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-1.htm">Ephesians 6:1-3</a></span><br />Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. / “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), / “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-1.htm">Proverbs 10:1</a></span><br />The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-20.htm">Proverbs 15:20</a></span><br />A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-6.htm">Proverbs 17:6</a></span><br />Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-3.htm">Proverbs 29:3</a></span><br />A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-20.htm">Colossians 3:20</a></span><br />Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/5-16.htm">Deuteronomy 5:16</a></span><br />Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-4.htm">Matthew 15:4</a></span><br />For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-51.htm">Luke 2:51-52</a></span><br />Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart. / And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/3_john/1-4.htm">3 John 1:4</a></span><br />I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-8.htm">Proverbs 1:8-9</a></span><br />Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. / For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your neck.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-20.htm">Proverbs 6:20-22</a></span><br />My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. / Bind them always upon your heart; tie them around your neck. / When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-26.htm">Proverbs 19:26</a></span><br />He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/30-17.htm">Proverbs 30:17</a></span><br />As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Your father and your mother shall be glad, and she that bore you shall rejoice.</p><p class="hdg">and she</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/17-25.htm">Proverbs 17:25</a></b></br> A foolish son <i>is</i> a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/4-9.htm">1 Chronicles 4:9,10</a></b></br> And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/1-31.htm">Luke 1:31-33,40-47,58</a></b></br> And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/18-2.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-25.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-25.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-24.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-24.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-22.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-22.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-24.htm">Rejoice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/songs/6-9.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-23.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/songs/6-9.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-17.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-17.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-17.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-24.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-17.htm">Rejoice</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/23-1.htm">Consider carefully what is before you</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>May your father and mother be glad</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the importance of honoring one's parents, a theme deeply rooted in biblical teachings. The joy of parents is often linked to the righteous and wise behavior of their children, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/10.htm">Proverbs 10:1</a>, "A wise son brings joy to his father." In ancient Israelite culture, family honor was paramount, and children were expected to uphold the family's reputation through their actions. The joy of parents is not merely emotional but also reflects societal and spiritual well-being, as a child's wisdom and righteousness are seen as blessings from God.<p><b>and may she who gave you birth rejoice!</b><br>The specific mention of the mother highlights the special bond and the significant role mothers play in the upbringing of their children. In biblical times, mothers were primarily responsible for the early education and moral instruction of their children, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/1-8.htm">Proverbs 1:8</a>, "Do not forsake your mother's teaching." The rejoicing of a mother is a testament to the fulfillment of her hopes and prayers for her child's future. This phrase also echoes the biblical theme of the joy of childbirth and the fulfillment of God's promises, reminiscent of Sarah's joy in <a href="/genesis/21-6.htm">Genesis 21:6</a> when she bore Isaac. The rejoicing of a mother is a reflection of the blessings and favor of God upon the family.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/f/father_and_mother.htm">Father and Mother</a></b><br>The primary figures in a family unit, representing parental authority and the source of wisdom and guidance in a child's life.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/she_who_gave_you_birth.htm">She who gave you birth</a></b><br>Specifically refers to the mother, emphasizing the unique bond and joy a mother experiences through her children.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was known for his wisdom and his role as a king of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and religious context in which these proverbs were written, emphasizing family values and the importance of wisdom.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_literature.htm">Wisdom Literature</a></b><br>Proverbs is part of the wisdom literature in the Bible, focusing on practical living and moral conduct.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_joy_of_righteous_living.htm">The Joy of Righteous Living</a></b><br>A life lived in wisdom and righteousness brings joy to one's parents. This joy is a reflection of a life aligned with God's principles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_parents.htm">The Role of Parents</a></b><br>Parents are instrumental in guiding their children towards wisdom. Their joy is a testament to their successful nurturing and teaching.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_honor.htm">The Importance of Honor</a></b><br>Honoring parents is a biblical mandate that brings blessings. It is a practical expression of love and respect.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a></b><br>Children who live wisely contribute to a legacy of faith and righteousness, impacting future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/emotional_and_spiritual_fulfillment.htm">Emotional and Spiritual Fulfillment</a></b><br>The joy of parents is not just emotional but also spiritual, as it reflects the fulfillment of God's promises and commands.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_life_advice_does_proverbs_give.htm">What wisdom and guidance does Proverbs offer for life?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_proverbs_4_1_ignore_bad_guidance.htm">Does the call to heed a father's instruction in Proverbs 4:1 ignore the possibility of flawed or harmful parental guidance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_proverbs_25_23_meteorologically_accurate.htm">Proverbs 25:23 - Is the claim that a north wind brings rain in ancient Israel scientifically accurate or an example of outdated meteorological belief?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_rebellious_kids.htm">What does the Bible say about rebellious children?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Shall be glad;</span> or, let <span class="accented">them be glad</span>; <span class="accented">gaudeat</span>, Vulgate; <span class="greek">εὐφραινέσθω</span>, Septuagint. <span class="cmt_word">She that bare thee.</span> As in ver. 24 the father's joy was expressly mentioned, so here prominence is given to that of the mother. In the former case it is "he that begetteth;" here, "she that beareth." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/23-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">May your father</span><br /><span class="heb">אָבִ֥יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḇî·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and mother</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאִמֶּ֑ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’im·me·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_517.htm">Strong's 517: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be glad,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִֽשְׂמַח־</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·maḥ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> </span><span class="str2">To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and may she who gave you birth</span><br /><span class="heb">יֽוֹלַדְתֶּֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·laḏ·te·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rejoice!</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝תָגֵ֗ל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯā·ḡêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1523.htm">Strong's 1523: </a> </span><span class="str2">To spin round, rejoice, fear</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/23-25.htm">Proverbs 23:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/23-25.htm">Proverbs 23:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/23-25.htm">Proverbs 23:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/23-25.htm">Proverbs 23:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/23-25.htm">Proverbs 23:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/23-25.htm">Proverbs 23:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/23-25.htm">Proverbs 23:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/23-25.htm">Proverbs 23:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/23-25.htm">Proverbs 23:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/23-25.htm">Proverbs 23:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/23-25.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 23:25 Let your father and your mother be (Prov. 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