The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
Proverbs 15:20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
Proverbs 17:21 To have a fool for a child brings grief; there is no joy for the parent of a godless fool.
Proverbs 19:13 A foolish child is a father's ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like the constant dripping of a leaky roof.
Proverbs 23:22-25 Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. Buy the truth and do not sell it--wisdom, instruction and insight as well. The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him. May your father and mother rejoice; may she who gave you birth be joyful!
Proverbs 27:11 Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart; then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt.
Proverbs 29:3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
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