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Listen to your father who gave you life, And don`t despise your mother when she is old.
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Honor Parents' Wisdom
Commentators emphasize that this verse provides practical reasons for honoring parents. A father's guidance stems from genuine affection, life experience, and a desire for the child's welfare. A mother's counsel, even in her old age, should not be dismissed as it holds valuable wisdom that younger people might be tempted to overlook.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Another continuous exhortation rather than a collection of maxims.
(Proverbs 23:16) The teacher rejoices when the disciple’s hea…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Listen to your father who begat you And who has a true and hearty affection for you, and whatever he says is for you…
The gracious Saviour who purchased pardon and peace for his people, with all the affection of a tender parent, counsels us to hear and be wise, and…
