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 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 15:20

15:20 A wise child brings joy to his father,

but a foolish person despises his mother.

Proverbs 15:1

15:1 A gentle response turns away anger,

but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

Proverbs 1:1

Introduction to the Book

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

Proverbs 2:1-3

Benefits of Seeking Wisdom

2:1 My child, if you receive my words,

and store up my commands within you,

2:2 by making your ear attentive to wisdom,

and by turning your heart to understanding,

2:3 indeed, if you call out for discernment –

raise your voice for understanding –

Proverbs 2:9

2:9 Then you will understand righteousness and justice

and equity – every good way.

Ecclesiastes 2:19

2:19 Who knows if he will be a wise man or a fool?

Yet he will be master over all the fruit of my labor

for which I worked so wisely on earth!

This also is futile!