The voice of the teacher to his true disciple. He pleads with him that the uprightness of the scholar will be the truest answer to all attacks on t…

My son.— The address of a father to his son, or master to pupil.

That I may answer him who reproaches me fo…

A good son is his father's honour. If anyone says of a certain man that he is a bad man, yet, if his children walk orderly, he can answer the sland…

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad
That is, show yourself to be a wise man by your words and actions; endeavour…

An affectionate parent urges his son to prudent conduct that should gladden his heart. The good conduct of Christians is the best answer to all who…