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.

Cross References

1 Kings 4:32

He spoke three thousand proverbs and his songs numbered a thousand and five.

Proverbs 1:1

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

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.

Proverbs 15:20

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

Proverbs 17:21

To have a fool for a child brings grief; there is no joy for the parent of a godless fool.

Proverbs 17:25

A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the mother who bore him.

Proverbs 19:13

A foolish child is a father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like the constant dripping of a leaky roof.

Proverbs 25:1

These are more proverbs of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:

Proverbs 27:11

Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart; then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt.

Proverbs 29:15

A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.

Proverbs 29:17

Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.

Proverbs 29:3

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

Ecclesiastes 12:9

Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.

Ecclesiastes 2:19

And who knows whether that person will be wise or foolish? Yet they will have control over all the fruit of my toil into which I have poured my effort and skill under the sun. This too is meaningless.