Proverbs 10:1

New Century Version

These are the wise words of Solomon: Wise children make their father happy, but foolish children make their mother sad.

Cross References

1 Kings 4:32

During his life he spoke three thousand wise sayings and also wrote one thousand five songs.

Proverbs 1:1

These are the wise words of Solomon son of David, king of Israel.

Proverbs 13:1

Wise children take their parents’ advice, but whoever makes fun of wisdom won’t listen to correction.

Proverbs 15:20

Wise children make their father happy, but foolish children disrespect their mother.

Proverbs 17:21

It is sad to have a foolish child; there is no joy in being the parent of a fool.

Proverbs 17:25

Foolish children make their father sad and cause their mother great sorrow.

Proverbs 19:13

A foolish child brings disaster to a father, and a quarreling wife is like dripping water.

Proverbs 25:1

These are more wise sayings of Solomon, copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah.

Proverbs 27:11

Be wise, my child, and make me happy. Then I can respond to any insult.

Proverbs 29:15

Correction and punishment make children wise, but those left alone will disgrace their mother.

Proverbs 29:17

Correct your children, and you will be proud; they will give you satisfaction.

Proverbs 29:3

Those who love wisdom make their parents happy, but friends of prostitutes waste their money.

Ecclesiastes 12:9

The Teacher was very wise and taught the people what he knew. He very carefully thought about, studied, and set in order many wise teachings.

Ecclesiastes 2:19

Someone else will control everything for which I worked so hard here on earth, and I don’t know if he will be wise or foolish. This is also useless.