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24 The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice,
    and he who fathers a wise child will have joy of him.
25 Your father and your mother will be glad,
    and she who bore you will rejoice.

Saying Eighteen

26 My son, give me your heart,
    and let your eyes observe my ways.

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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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