Proverbs 10:1

Tree of Life Version

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son gives joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.

Cross References

Proverbs 1:1

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

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 15:20

A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

Proverbs 17:21

Whoever fathers a fool gets grief. There is no joy for the father of a disgraceful son.

Proverbs 17:25

A foolish son is grief to his father and bitterness to her that bore him.

Proverbs 19:13

A foolish son is trouble for his father, and a quarrelsome wife is constant dripping.

Proverbs 25:1

These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:

Proverbs 27:11

Be wise, my son, make my heart glad, so I may answer anyone who taunts me.

Proverbs 29:15

A rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

Proverbs 29:17

Correct your son and he will give you rest. He will bring delight to your soul.

Proverbs 29:3

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

Ecclesiastes 12:9

Furthermore, Kohelet was not only wise but he also taught the people knowledge. He pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

Ecclesiastes 2:19

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.