Hears - The verb of the second clause is inserted in the first, just as in the next verse that of the first is inserted in the second. Stres…

A wise son hears his father’s instruction. —Or, is his father’s instruction, i.e., the result and embodiment of …

A wise son [hears] his father's instruction

As he should, and has good reason to do; since it must be cordial, fai…

There is great hope for those who reverence their parents. There is little hope for any who will not listen to those who deal faithfully with them.…