Proverbs 10:1

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

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

Cross References

Proverbs 1:1

The proverbs of Solomon  son of David, king of Israel:

Proverbs 29:3

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.

Proverbs 17:25

A foolish son is grief to his father and bitterness to the one who bore him.

Proverbs 29:15

A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a youth left to himself is a disgrace to his mother.

Proverbs 15:20

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Proverbs 17:21

A man fathers a fool to his own sorrow; the father of a fool has no joy.

Proverbs 19:13

A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a wife’s nagging is an endless dripping.

Ecclesiastes 12:9

In addition to the Teacher being a wise man, he constantly taught the people knowledge; he weighed, explored, and arranged many proverbs.

Ecclesiastes 2:19

And who knows whether he will be wise or a fool?  Yet he will take over all my work that I laboured at skilfully under the sun. This too is futile.

Proverbs 25:1

These too are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of King Hezekiah  of Judah copied.

1 Kings 4:32

Solomon spoke 3,000 proverbs,  and his songs numbered 1,005.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son responds to his father’s discipline, but a mocker doesn’t listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 27:11

Be wise, my son, and bring my heart joy, so that I can answer anyone who taunts me.

Proverbs 29:17

Discipline your child,  and it will bring you peace of mind and give you delight.