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Proverbs 23:23-25
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23 ·Learn [L Buy; Acquire] the truth and never ·reject [L sell] it.
    ·Get [Buy; Acquire] wisdom, ·self-control [instruction; discipline], and understanding.
24 The father of a ·good [righteous] child is very happy;
    parents who have wise children are glad because of them.
25 Make your father and mother happy;
    give ·your mother [L the one who bore you] a reason to be glad.

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Proverbs 23:23-25
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23 Buy the truth and do not sell it—
    wisdom, instruction and insight as well.(A)
24 The father of a righteous child has great joy;
    a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.(B)
25 May your father and mother rejoice;
    may she who gave you birth be joyful!(C)

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