A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me.
But when this son of yours returns from squandering your wealth with prostitutes, you kill the fattened calf for him!’
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
For the levy of the prostitute is poverty, and the adulteress preys upon your very life.
After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his we
A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
He who loves pleasure will become poor; the one who loves wine and oil will never be rich.
Keep your path far from her; do not go near the door of her house,
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.
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.
But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will be