The proverbsof Solomon.A wisesonmakesa fatherglad,But a foolishsonis a griefto his mother.
He also spoke3000proverbs,and his songswere 1,005
The proverbsof Solomonthe sonof David,kingof Israel:
A wiseson[accepts his] father'sdiscipline,But a scofferdoes not listento rebuke.
A wisesonmakesa fatherglad,But a foolishmandespiseshis mother.
He who siresa fool[does so] to his sorrow,And the fatherof a foolhasnojoy.
A foolishsonis a griefto his fatherAnd bitternessto her who borehim.
A foolishsonis destructionto his father,And the contentionsof a wifeare a constantdripping.
Thesealsoare proverbsof Solomonwhichthe menof Hezekiah,kingof Judah,transcribed.
Be wise,my son,and makemy heartglad,That I may replyto him who reproachesme.
The rodand reproofgivewisdom,But a childwho getshis own waybringsshameto his mother.
Correctyour son,and he will giveyou comfort;He will also delightyour soul.
A manwho loveswisdommakeshis fatherglad,But he who keepscompanywith harlotswastes[his] wealth.
In additionto beinga wiseman,the Preacheralsotaughtthe peopleknowledge;and he pondered,searchedout and arrangedmanyproverbs.
And whoknowswhether he will be a wisemanora fool?Yet he will have controloverallthe fruitof my laborfor whichI have laboredby actingwiselyunderthe sun.Thistoois vanity.
