Proverbs 10:1

The First Collection of Solomonic Proverbs

10:1 The Proverbs of Solomon:

A wise child makes a father rejoice,

but a foolish child is a grief to his mother.

Proverbs 17:16

17:16 Of what use is money in the hand of a fool,

since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?

Proverbs 26:4

26:4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly,

lest you yourself also be like him.