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Let your father and your mother be glad! Let her who bore you rejoice!
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Honor Parents with Your Life
Commentators explain this verse as a direct command for children to bring joy to their parents. This is achieved not just by words, but by living a wise, righteous, and godly life. This includes caring for them in their old age and following their good examples, which serves as a fitting reward for their parental care.
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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
Your father and your mother shall be glad That, is when you are righteous and wise; see (Proverbs 10:1) …
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…
