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 23:15-16

23:15 My child, if your heart is wise,

then my heart also will be glad;

23:16 my soul will rejoice

when your lips speak what is right.

Proverbs 29:3

29:3 The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,

but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.

Proverbs 29:1

29:1 The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes

will suddenly be destroyed without remedy.

Proverbs 1:1

Introduction to the Book

1:1 The Proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

Proverbs 2:9

2:9 Then you will understand righteousness and justice

and equity – every good way.

Proverbs 5:7

5:7 So now, children, listen to me;

do not turn aside from the words I speak.

Philippians 2:22

2:22 But you know his qualifications, that like a son working with his father, he served with me in advancing the gospel.