OLD TESTAMENT

Proverbs 1:8

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My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching;

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Verse 8. Mother. The first precept is to learn of our elders, and the second to resist evil counsels. verse 10. Worthington.—Our parents have the greatest influence over us. Solomon presupposes that they are virtuous and well informed. Calmet.

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