The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel,
A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.
A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.
The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him.
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
A man fathers a fool to his own grief; the father of a fool has no joy.
Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many pro
A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.
And who knows whether that man will be wise or foolish? Yet he will take over all the labor at which I have worked skill
These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:
Solomon composed three thousand proverbs, and his songs numbered a thousand and five.