Proverbs 10:1

The Passion Translation

The wisdom of Solomon: When wisdom comes to a son, joy comes to a father. When a son turns from wisdom, a mother grieves.

Cross References

Proverbs 1:1

Here are kingdom revelations, words to live by, and words of wisdom given to empower you to reign in life, written as proverbs by Israel’s King Solomon, David’s son.

Proverbs 29:3

When you love wisdom, your father is overjoyed. But when you associate with prostitutes, you waste your wealth in exchange for disgrace.

Proverbs 17:25

A father grieves over the foolishness of his child, and bitter sorrow fills his mother.

Proverbs 29:15

Experiencing many corrections and rebukes will make you wise. But if left to your own ways, you’ll bring disgrace to your parents.

Proverbs 15:20

When a son learns wisdom, a father’s heart is glad. But the man who shames his mother is a foolish son.

Proverbs 17:21

Parents of a numbskull will have many sorrows, for there’s nothing about his lifestyle that will make them proud.

Proverbs 19:13

A rebellious son breaks a father’s heart, and a nagging wife can drive you crazy!

Proverbs 25:1

Solomon’s proverbs, published by the scribes of King Hezekiah:

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son or daughter desires a father’s discipline, but the know-it-all never listens to correction.

Proverbs 27:11

My son, when you walk in wisdom, my heart is filled with gladness, for the way you live is proof that I’ve not taught you in vain.

Proverbs 29:17

Correct your child and one day you’ll find he has changed and will bring you great delight.