^{22 Ref} Hearken to thy father, who begat thee, And despise not thy mother when she hath become old.

^{23 Ref} Truth buy, and sell not, Wisdom, and instruction, and understanding,

^{24 Ref} The father of the righteous rejoiceth greatly, The begetter of the wise rejoiceth in him.

^{22 Ref} Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.

^{23 Ref} Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

^{24 Ref} The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.

^{22 Ref} Give ear to your father whose child you are, and do not keep honour from your mother when she is old.

^{23 Ref} Get for yourself that which is true, and do not let it go for money; get wisdom and teaching and good sense.

^{24 Ref} The father of the upright man will be glad, and he who has a wise child will have joy because of him.