4
While the father is alive, the sight of his son makes him happy, and when he dies, he has no regrets. He is not really dead, because his son is like him.
2
If a son is disciplined, he will be of some use, and his father can boast of him to his friends.
3
Anyone who gives good guidance to his son cannot only take pride in him among his friends, but he can make his enemies jealous.
4
While the father is alive, the sight of his son makes him happy, and when he dies, he has no regrets. He is not really dead, because his son is like him.
6
He has left someone to take vengeance on his enemies and to return the favors he owes his friends.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.