Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Children » Wise children
A man who loves [skillful and godly] wisdom makes his father joyful,
But he who associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.
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.
But a scoffer does not listen to reprimand and does not learn from his errors.
A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man despises his mother.
Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive counsel (friendly reproof and warning) -- " Even though [the youth] comes out of prison to reign, while the other, born a king, becomes needy.
Government » Foolish kings
Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive counsel (friendly reproof and warning) -- " Even though [the youth] comes out of prison to reign, while the other, born a king, becomes needy.