Proverbs 10:1

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 10:1

BSB
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
AKJV
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
CPDV
A wise son gladdens the father. Yet truly, a foolish son is the grief of his mother.
ERV
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
NHEB
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
SMT
Proverbs of Solomon. A wise son will gladden a father: and a son of the foolish will grieve his mother.

Commentary for Proverbs 10:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 10:1
Summary
Wise children bring parental joy and sorrow
Event
Contrasting wise and foolish children
Estimated Time Period
c. 10th century BC
Category
Wisdom