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22 Pay attention to what your father tells you,

and ◄do not neglect/take care of► [LIT] your mother when she is old.

23 Try to know/learn what is wise, and get good instruction and understanding;

and do not throw those things away.

24 Righteous children will cause their parents to be very happy;

those whose children are wise are proud of them.

25 Do what will cause your father to be glad

and enable your mother also to be happy.