² Through the praise of children and infants
    you have established a stronghold^(A) against your enemies,
    to silence the foe^(B) and the avenger.

A wise son brings joy to his father,^(C)
    but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

13 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,
    but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.^(A)

⁵ A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
    but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.^(A)

²⁰ A wise son brings joy to his father,^(A)
    but a foolish man despises his mother.

⁷ A discerning son heeds instruction,
    but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.^(A)

⁷ A discerning son heeds instruction,
    but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.^(A)