^{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.

^{25 Ref} Rejoice doth thy father and thy mother, Yea, she that bare thee is joyful.