잠언 Chapter 10

Translation: ESV

1

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.

Key Message

A child's wisdom and foolishness directly affects the joy and sorrow of the parents.

▸From chapter 10 to 22:16 is the second collection of 'the proverbs of Solomon.

From chapter 10 to 22:16 is the second collection of 'the proverbs of Solomon.' From this point, the long discourse form of chapters 1-9 transitions to independent short sayings. The contrast between a wise child and a foolish child is the first proverb. It is a realistic observation that a child's wisdom and foolishness directly affect the parents.

Related Verses

A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
4

A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.

Key Message

The principle that diligent hands bring prosperity and laziness leads to poverty is a general law of life.

▸This directly connects the economic consequences of diligence and laziness.

12

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.

Key Message

Hatred breeds strife, but love covers offenses, preserving relationships and building community.

▸This contrasts the social consequences of hatred and love.

19

When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.

Key Message

Restraint in speech is wisdom; appropriate silence is often wiser than many words.

▸Restraint in speech is an expression of wisdom.

22

The blessing of the LORD makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.

Key Message

The blessing God gives is complete prosperity without sorrow; he is the source of all true flourishing.

▸True wealth is given by God, and it is prosperity without sorrow.