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The biblical Book of Proverbs was compiled in the seventh century BCE and credited to King Solomon. In this fresh translation, Rami Shapiro unpacks the book, writing that its wisdom transcends time and place and instructs readers to live simply, without rationalizations and excuses.

23:22, 23:24–25 Always listen to your father, and honor your mother no matter how old she grows.12 The father of the wise is happy; the mother of the wise rejoices. Become wise and those who raised you will celebrate. -17-
Proverbs 23:22