Listen to your father;
without him you would not exist.
When your mother is old,
show her your appreciation.
Truth, wisdom, learning, and good sense -
these are worth paying for,
but too valuable for you to sell.
A righteous person's parents have good reason to be happy.
You can take pride in a wise child.
Let your father and mother be proud of you;
give your mother that happiness.
Pay close attention,son,
and let my life be your example.
Proverbs 23 : 22 - 26

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Photo by Takashi KAMEI
Taken in Osaka, Japan, 1995
Quotations from
GOOD NEWS BIBLE, Today's English Version
American Bible Society, New York