The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 23:22

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That begat thee. This is a claim on the attention and obedience of the son. When she is old. When old age with its consequent infirmities comes upon thy mother, despise her not, but rather thank God for giving her long life, and profit by her love and long experience (comp.

Ecclesiastes 3:1, etc; where the exhortation to honour parents is very full and touching).

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