Proverbs 10:1
New International Version
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

New Living Translation
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise child brings joy to a father; a foolish child brings grief to a mother.

English Standard Version
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.

Berean Standard Bible
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.

King James Bible
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

New King James Version
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

New American Standard Bible
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish son is a grief to his mother.

NASB 1995
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish son is a grief to his mother.

NASB 1977
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish son is a grief to his mother.

Legacy Standard Bible
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish son is a grief to his mother.

Amplified Bible
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish [stubborn] son [who refuses to learn] is a grief to his mother.

Christian Standard Bible
Solomon’s proverbs: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son, heartache to his mother.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Solomon’s proverbs: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son, heartache to his mother.

American Standard Version
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

Contemporary English Version
Here are some proverbs of Solomon: Children with good sense make their parents happy, but foolish children make them sad.

English Revised Version
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The proverbs of Solomon:+b A wise son makes his father happy, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

Good News Translation
These are Solomon's proverbs: Wise children make their fathers proud of them; foolish ones bring their mothers grief.

International Standard Version
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grieves his mother.

Majority Standard Bible
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.

NET Bible
The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father rejoice, but a foolish child is a grief to his mother.

New Heart English Bible
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

Webster's Bible Translation
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

World English Bible
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Proverbs of Solomon. A wise son causes a father to rejoice, "" And a foolish son [is] an affliction to his mother.

Young's Literal Translation
Proverbs of Solomon. A wise son causeth a father to rejoice, And a foolish son is an affliction to his mother.

Smith's Literal Translation
Proverbs of Solomon. A wise son will gladden a father: and a son of the foolish will grieve his mother.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
A wise son maketh the father glad: but a foolish son is the sorrow of his mother.

Catholic Public Domain Version
A wise son gladdens the father. Yet truly, a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

New American Bible
The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise son gives his father joy, but a foolish son is a grief to his mother.

New Revised Standard Version
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise child makes a glad father, but a foolish child is a mother’s grief.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
A WISE son makes his father glad, but a foolish son brings shame to his mother.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
A wise son gladdens his father, and a son deficient in mind shames his mother.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
A wise son makes his father glad: but a foolish son is a grief to his mother.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Solomon's Proverbs: The Wise Son
1The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother. 2Ill-gotten treasures profit nothing, but righteousness brings deliverance from death.…

Cross References
Proverbs 15:20
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Proverbs 17:25
A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.

Proverbs 23:24-25
The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him. / May your father and mother be glad, and may she who gave you birth rejoice!

Proverbs 29:3
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

Proverbs 19:13
A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.

Proverbs 13:1
A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 28:7
A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.

Proverbs 30:17
As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it.

Ephesians 6:1-3
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. / “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), / “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.”

Colossians 3:20
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.

Exodus 20:12
Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

Deuteronomy 5:16
Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

Matthew 15:4
For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’

Luke 15:11-32
Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons. / The younger son said to him, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. / After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his wealth in wild living. ...

1 Samuel 2:12-17
Now the sons of Eli were wicked men; they had no regard for the LORD / or for the custom of the priests with the people. When any man offered a sacrifice, the servant of the priest would come with a three-pronged meat fork while the meat was boiling / and plunge it into the pan or kettle or cauldron or cooking pot. And the priest would claim for himself whatever the meat fork brought up. This is how they treated all the Israelites who came to Shiloh. ...


Treasury of Scripture

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

a wise

Proverbs 15:20
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

Proverbs 17:21,25
He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy…

Proverbs 19:13
A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.

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Proverbs 10
1. Proverbs of Solomon: observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices














The proverbs of Solomon
This phrase introduces the collection of wise sayings attributed to Solomon, the son of David and king of Israel. Solomon is renowned for his wisdom, which was a divine gift from God (1 Kings 3:5-14). The Hebrew word for "proverbs" is "mashal," which can mean a parable, a pithy maxim, or a wise saying. These proverbs are not merely human wisdom but are inspired insights meant to guide the moral and spiritual life of the believer. Solomon's proverbs are foundational to understanding the practical application of God's wisdom in daily life.

A wise son
The term "wise" in Hebrew is "chakam," which implies not only intelligence but also skillful living and moral insight. A wise son is one who applies God's principles to his life, demonstrating discernment and understanding. In the biblical context, wisdom is closely associated with the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 9:10), suggesting that a wise son is one who reveres God and aligns his actions with divine truth. This wisdom brings about a life that is pleasing to God and beneficial to others.

brings joy to his father
The Hebrew word for "joy" is "simchah," which denotes gladness, mirth, and rejoicing. A wise son brings joy to his father by living a life that reflects godly values and principles. In ancient Israelite culture, the family was the central unit of society, and the actions of a son could significantly impact the family's honor and reputation. A son who lives wisely not only honors his father but also upholds the family's standing in the community, bringing joy and satisfaction to his father.

but a foolish son
The word "foolish" in Hebrew is "kesil," which refers to someone who is morally deficient, lacking in judgment, and prone to making poor decisions. A foolish son is one who disregards wisdom and instruction, often leading to destructive behavior. In the biblical context, foolishness is not merely a lack of intelligence but a moral failing, a refusal to live according to God's ways. This foolishness is often contrasted with wisdom throughout the book of Proverbs.

grief to his mother
The Hebrew word for "grief" is "tugah," which conveys sorrow, heaviness, and distress. A foolish son causes grief to his mother because his actions bring shame and heartache to the family. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, a mother's role was deeply connected to the nurturing and moral upbringing of her children. When a son acts foolishly, it reflects not only on him but also on his mother's influence and teaching, causing her deep emotional pain.

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3. A COLLECTION OF 375 SEPARATE VERSES ON VARIOUS SUBJECTS, MARKED BY A NEW HEADING (Proverbs 10:1 to Proverbs 22:16).

(1) The proverbs of Solomon.--The new title and different style of composition mark a new collection of proverbs. (See above, in the Introduction.) Each verse is distinct and complete in itself; but the collector appears to have endeavoured to throw together such as touched on the same subject. For instance, Proverbs 10:4-5, show why one man fails and another succeeds; Proverbs 10:6-7, how blessings and curses follow different persons. But the connection is sometimes so slight as to be difficult to catch.

Verse 1-ch. 22:16. - Part III. FIRST GREAT COLLECTION (375) OF SOLOMONIC PROVERBS. Verse 1-ch. 12:28. - First section. The sections are noted by their commencing usually with the words, "a wise son." Verse 1. - The proverbs of Solomon. This is the title of the new part of the book; it is omitted in the Septuagint. There is some kind of loose connection in the grouping of these proverbs, but it is difficult to follow. "Ordo frustra quaeritur ubi nullus fuit observatus," says Mart. Geier. Wordsworth considers the present chapter to contain exemplifications of the principles and results of the two ways of life displayed in the preceding nine chapters. The antithetical character of the sentences is most marked and well sustained. As the book is specially designed for the edification of youth, it begins with an appropriate saying. A wise son maketh a glad father. As wisdom comprises all moral excellence, and folly is vice and perversity, the opposite characters attributed to the son are obvious. The mother is introduced for the sake of parallelism; though some commentators suggest that as the father would be naturally elated by his son's virtues, which would conduce to honour and high estate, so the mother would be grieved at vices which her training had not subdued, and her indulgence had fostered. If this seems somewhat far-fetched, we may consider that the father in the maxim includes the mother, and the mother the father, the two being separated for the purpose of contrast (see on Proverbs 26:3). The word for heaviness occurs in Proverbs 14:13 and Proverbs 17:21.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The proverbs
מִשְׁלֵ֗י (miš·lê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4912: A pithy maxim, a simile

of Solomon:
שְׁלֹ֫מֹ֥ה (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

A wise
חָ֭כָם (ḥā·ḵām)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2450: Wise

son
בֵּ֣ן (bên)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

brings joy
יְשַׂמַּח־ (yə·śam·maḥ-)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome

to his father,
אָ֑ב (’āḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1: Father

but a foolish
כְּ֝סִ֗יל (kə·sîl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3684: Stupid fellow, dullard, fool

son
וּבֵ֥ן (ū·ḇên)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

grief
תּוּגַ֥ת (tū·ḡaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8424: Depression, a grief

to his mother.
אִמּֽוֹ׃ (’im·mōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 517: A mother, )


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