“A wise child makes a glad father.
But foolish children despise their mothers.
Folly is a joy
To one who has no sense.
But a person of understanding
Walks straight ahead.
Without counsel,
Plans go wrong.
But with many advisers,
Plans succeed.
To make an apt answer
Is a joy to anyone.
How good it is
To have a word in season!”
A wise child makes their father happy. However, the foolish children despise their mothers. Foolishness can be a joy to those who have no sense. The understanding person walks straight ahead and never deviates. Plans work out better if you take counsel with many advisers. The right answer is a joy to anyone. It is very agreeable to have the right word at the right time.