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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.

26 My son, ·pay attention [L give your heart] to me,
    and ·watch closely what I do [let your eyes watch/or delight in my path].

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24 The father of a righteous child has great joy;
    a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.(A)
25 May your father and mother rejoice;
    may she who gave you birth be joyful!(B)

Saying 18

26 My son,(C) give me your heart
    and let your eyes delight in my ways,(D)

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