KJV ORIGINAL
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish person shows contempt for his mother.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that wise children bring happiness to their parents, while foolish children dishonor and hurt them.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from the collection of wisdom sayings traditionally attributed to King Solomon, written around 950-700 BC. In ancient Hebrew culture, honoring one's parents was considered foundational to a well-ordered society and was even included in the Ten Commandments. The contrast between father and mother here emphasizes that wisdom and foolishness affect relationships with both parents.
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