What does Proverbs 23:25 mean?

A son or daughter's wise, righteous living causes his parents to rejoice. This is the second half of a comment started in the previous verse (Proverbs 23:24). In this section, Solomon outlined ways in which a child can make their parents glad. Such a person does not envy sinners (Proverbs 23:17). They incline their heart to follow the right path through life (Proverbs 23:19). They avoid the influence of drunkards and gluttons (Proverbs 23:20). They pay close attention to the wisdom of their father and respect their mother (Proverbs 23:22). They make a sincere effort to gain godly wisdom and understanding (Proverbs 23:23).

Even when He was a child, Jesus exhibited conduct and character that must have brought joy to Joseph and Mary. Luke 2:51 says He was submissive to Joseph and Mary, and Luke 2:52 says He "increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man." When a son shows similar conduct and character, his father and mother rejoice.