The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son gives joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
A foolish son is grief to his father and bitterness to her that bore him.
A rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.
Whoever fathers a fool gets grief. There is no joy for the father of a disgraceful son.
A foolish son is trouble for his father, and a quarrelsome wife is constant dripping.
Furthermore, Kohelet was not only wise but he also taught the people knowledge. He pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
Who knows if he will be wise or a fool? Yet he will be master over all the fruit of my toil for which I had wisely labored under the sun. This too is futile.
These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:
A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
Be wise, my son, make my heart glad, so I may answer anyone who taunts me.
Correct your son and he will give you rest. He will bring delight to your soul.