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13 "As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you;

And you will be comforted in Jerusalem."

3 Behold, children are a heritage and gift from the Lord,

The fruit of the womb a reward. [Deut 28:4]

Blessedness of the Fear of the Lord.

1 Blessed [happy and sheltered by God’s favor] is everyone who fears the Lord [and worships Him with obedience],

Who walks in His ways and lives according to His commandments. [Ps 1:1, 2]

2 For you shall eat the fruit of [the labor of] your hands,

You will be happy and blessed and it will be well with you.

4 Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant. 5 It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured.6 It does not rejoice at injustice, but rejoices with the truth [when right and truth prevail]. 7 Love bears all things [regardless of what comes], believes all things [looking for the best in each one], hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things [without weakening].

The Enticement of Sinners

8 My son, hear the instruction of your father,

And do not reject the teaching of your mother.

9 For they are a garland of grace on your head,

And chains and ornaments [of gold] around your neck.

6 Train up a child in the way he should go [teaching him to seek God’s wisdom and will for his abilities and talents],

Even when he is old he will not depart from it. [Eph 6:4; 2 Tim 3:15]

24 He who withholds the rod [of discipline] hates his son,

But he who loves him disciplines and trains him diligently and appropriately [with wisdom and love]. [Prov 19:18; 22:15; 23:13; 29:15, 17; Eph 6:4]

20 A wise son makes a father glad,

But a foolish man despises his mother.

9 "Only pay attention and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things which your eyes have seen and they do not depart from your heart all the days of your life. Make them known to your children and your grandchildren [impressing these things on their mind and penetrating their heart with these truths]—

12 "Honor (respect, obey, care for) your father and your mother, so that your days may be prolonged in the land the Lord your God gives you.

Family Relationships

1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord [that is, accept their guidance and discipline as His representatives], for this is right [for obedience teaches wisdom and self-discipline]. 2 Honor [esteem, value as precious] your father and your mother [and be respectful to them]—this is the first commandment with a promise— 3 so that it may be well with you, and that you may have a long life on the earth. [Ex 20:12]

Description of a Worthy Woman

10 *An excellent woman [one who is spiritual, capable, intelligent, and virtuous], who is he who can find her?

Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls. [Prov 12:4; 18:22; 19:14]

25 Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure;

And she smiles at the future [knowing that she and her family are prepared].

26 She opens her mouth in [skillful and godly] wisdom,

And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue [giving counsel and instruction].

27 She looks well to how things go in her household,

And does not eat the bread of idleness. [1 Tim 5:14; Titus 2:5]

28 Her children rise up and call her blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired);

Her husband also, and he praises her, saying,

29 "Many daughters have done nobly, and well [with the strength of character that is steadfast in goodness],

*But you excel them all."

30 Charm and grace are deceptive, and [superficial] beauty is vain,

But a woman who fears the Lord [reverently worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect], she shall be praised.