Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
Bible References
Fool
Proverbs 10:1
The proverbs of Solomon:
A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish [stubborn] son [who refuses to learn] is a grief to his mother.
But a foolish [stubborn] son [who refuses to learn] is a grief to his mother.
Proverbs 13:1 A wise son heeds and accepts [and is the result of] his father’s discipline and instruction,
But a scoffer does not listen to reprimand and does not learn from his errors.
But a scoffer does not listen to reprimand and does not learn from his errors.
1 Samuel 2:23
Eli said to them, “Why do you do such things, the evil things that I hear from all these people?
2 Samuel 15:1
After this, Absalom provided for himself a chariot and horses, and fifty men as runners before him.
1 Chronicles 22:11
Now, my son, may the Lord be with you so that you may be successful and build the house of the Lord your God, just as He has spoken concerning you.
1 Chronicles 28:9
“As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father [have personal knowledge of Him, be acquainted with, and understand Him; appreciate, heed, and cherish Him] and serve Him with a blameless heart and a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts and minds, and understands every intent and inclination of the thoughts. If you seek Him [inquiring for and of Him and requiring Him as your first and vital necessity] He will let you find Him; but if you abandon (turn away from) Him, He will reject you forever.