mother
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3Behold, the inheritance of the Lord is sons, the reward is the fruit of the womb.
15The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will, brings shame to his mother.
2Honor your father and your mother. This is the first commandment with a promise:
6The proverb is: A youth is close to his way; even when he is old, he will not withdraw from it.
12Honor your father and your mother, so that you may have a long life upon the land, which the Lord your God will give to you.
28Her sons rose up and predicted great happiness; her husband rose up and praised her. 29Many daughters have gathered together riches; you have surpassed them all.
22Listen to your father, who conceived you. And do not despise your mother, when she is old. 23Purchase truth, and do not sell wisdom, or doctrine, or understanding. 24The father of the just exults in gladness; he who has conceived the wise will rejoice in him. 25Let your father and your mother be joyful, and may she who conceived you exult.
15Can a woman forget her infant, so as not to take pity on the child of her womb? But even if she would forget, still I shall never forget you.
20My son, preserve the precepts of your father, and do not dismiss the law of your mother.
20You know the commandments: You shall not kill. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not give false testimony. Honor your father and mother.”
26Therefore, when Jesus had seen his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold your son.” 27Next, he said to the disciple, “Behold your mother.” And from that hour, the disciple accepted her as his own.
20Whoever curses his father and mother, his lamp will be extinguished in the midst of darkness.
1A wise son gladdens the father. Yet truly, a foolish son is the grief of his mother.
13In the manner of one whom a mother caresses, so will I console you. And you will be consoled in Jerusalem.
3Let each one fear his father and his mother. Observe my Sabbaths. I am the Lord your God.