The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.
A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
You will see distress in My dwelling place. Despite all that is good in Israel, no one in your house will ever again reach old age.
My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.
When Esau was forty years old, he took as his wives Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite and Basemath daughter of Elon the Hittite.
The king was shaken and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And as he walked, he cried out, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!”
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be grieved by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy.
I, Paul, write this with my own hand. I will repay it—not to mention that you owe me your very self.
But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice.