Proverbs 10:1

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

"The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother." - Proverbs 10:1
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What does Proverbs 10:1 mean?

Proverbs 10:1 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother." This verse is part of the Book of Proverbs, which is traditionally attributed to King Solomon, the son of…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Understanding in Parenting

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humbled hearts, acknowledging Your greatness, wisdom, and the profound truths contained within Your Holy Word. As we meditate on the verses of Proverbs 10:1, which declares, "The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father…

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