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23 Acquire truth and do not sell it,
acquire wisdom, instruction and understanding.
24 The father of a righteous one rejoices greatly.
Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him.
25 Let your father and your mother be glad,
let she who bore you rejoice!

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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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