A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, dr
He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.
Listen, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right course.
My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;
After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his we
My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,
He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
But when this son of yours returns from squandering your wealth with prostitutes, you kill the fattened calf for him!’