Proverbs 23:24
The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him.
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- Proverbs 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
- Proverbs 15:20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
- Proverbs 23:15–16 My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice. My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.