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Be wise, my son, And bring joy to my heart, Then I can answer my tormentor.
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A Child's Living Honor
Commentators explain this verse as a heartfelt plea from a parent or teacher. A child's wise and righteous living brings deep joy to their heart. Furthermore, it serves as a powerful, non-verbal defense of the parent's character, answering any critics who might accuse them of being a poor or neglectful influence. Your character is a living testimony to those who raised you.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
My son.— The address of a father to his son, or master to pupil.
That I may answer him who reproaches me fo…
Baptist
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…