Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
General references
Bible References
Proverbs
Proverbs 1:1
The proverbs of David's son Solomon, king of Israel.
Proverbs 25:1
Here are some more proverbs by Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.
1 Kings 4:32
His reputation was known throughout the surrounding nations. Solomon wrote 3,000 proverbs and 1,005 songs.
Ecclesiastes 12:9
Moreover, besides being wise himself, the Teacher taught people what he had learned by listening, making inquiries, and composing many proverbs.
A wise
Proverbs 15:20
A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
Proverbs 17:21
The man who fathers a fool does so to his sorrow the father of a fool has no joy.
Proverbs 19:13
A father's ruin is a foolish son, and a wife's quarreling is like dripping water that never stops.
Proverbs 23:15
My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will greatly rejoice.
Proverbs 29:3
The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth.
Ecclesiastes 2:19
And who knows whether he will be wise or foolish? Either way, he will take possession of everything that I have done on earth, especially where I have excelled. This also is pointless.
General references
Proverbs 17:25
A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to his mother.