Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A foolish child is a father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like the constant dripping of a leaky roof. New Living Translation A foolish child is a calamity to a father; a quarrelsome wife is as annoying as constant dripping. English Standard Version A foolish son is ruin to his father, and a wife’s quarreling is a continual dripping of rain. Berean Standard Bible A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping. King James Bible A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. New King James Version A foolish son is the ruin of his father, And the contentions of a wife are a continual dripping. New American Standard Bible A foolish son is destruction to his father, And the quarrels of a wife are a constant dripping. NASB 1995 A foolish son is destruction to his father, And the contentions of a wife are a constant dripping. NASB 1977 A foolish son is destruction to his father, And the contentions of a wife are a constant dripping. Legacy Standard Bible A foolish son is destruction to his father, And the contentions of a wife are a constant dripping. Amplified Bible A foolish (ungodly) son is destruction to his father, And the contentions of a [quarrelsome] wife are like a constant dripping [of water]. Christian Standard Bible A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a wife’s nagging is an endless dripping. Holman Christian Standard Bible A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a wife’s nagging is an endless dripping. American Standard Version A foolish son is the calamity of his father; And the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. Contemporary English Version Foolish children bring disgrace to their fathers. A nagging wife goes on and on like the drip, drip, drip of the rain. English Revised Version A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. GOD'S WORD® Translation A foolish son ruins his father, and a quarreling woman is like constantly dripping water. Good News Translation Stupid children can bring their parents to ruin. A nagging wife is like water going drip-drip-drip. International Standard Version A father's ruin is a foolish son, and a wife's quarreling is like dripping water that never stops. Majority Standard Bible A foolish son is his father?s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping. NET Bible A foolish child is the ruin of his father, and a contentious wife is like a constant dripping. New Heart English Bible A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife's quarrels are a continual dripping. Webster's Bible Translation A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. World English Bible A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife’s quarrels are a continual dripping. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA foolish son [is] a calamity to his father, "" And the contentions of a wife [are] a continual dropping. Young's Literal Translation A calamity to his father is a foolish son, And the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. Smith's Literal Translation A foolish son a calamity to his father: and the strifes of a woman a dropping thrust out. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA foolish son is the grief of his father: and a wrangling wife is like a roof continually dropping through. Catholic Public Domain Version A foolish son is the grief of his father. And an argumentative wife is like a roof that is continually leaking. New American Bible The foolish son is ruin to his father, and a quarrelsome wife is water constantly dripping. New Revised Standard Version A stupid child is ruin to a father, and a wife’s quarreling is a continual dripping of rain. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA foolish son is a disgrace to his father; and the contentions of a wife are like drippings. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A foolish son is a disgrace to a father, and the anxiety of a wife is like a continual dripping. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A foolish son is the calamity of his father; And the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. Brenton Septuagint Translation A foolish son is a disgrace to his father: vows paid out of the hire of a harlot are not pure. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Man of Integrity…12A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass. 13A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping. 14Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.… Cross References Proverbs 21:9 Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife. Proverbs 21:19 Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife. Proverbs 27:15-16 A constant dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike— / restraining her is like holding back the wind or grasping oil with one’s right hand. Proverbs 12:4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones. Proverbs 14:1 Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands. Proverbs 15:20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother. Proverbs 17:25 A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him. Ephesians 5:22-24 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. / For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior. / Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. Colossians 3:18-19 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. / Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. 1 Peter 3:1-7 Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives / when they see your pure and reverent demeanor. / Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, ... 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. / But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife. / To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord): If a brother has an unbelieving wife and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her. ... Genesis 26:34-35 When Esau was forty years old, he took as his wives Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite and Basemath daughter of Elon the Hittite. / And they brought grief to Isaac and Rebekah. Genesis 27:46 Then Rebekah said to Isaac, “I am weary of my life because of these Hittite women. If Jacob takes a Hittite wife from among them, what good is my life?” 1 Samuel 25:3 His name was Nabal, and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband, a Calebite, was harsh and evil in his dealings. Ecclesiastes 7:26 And I find more bitter than death the woman who is a snare, whose heart is a net, and whose hands are chains. The man who pleases God escapes her, but the sinner is ensnared. Treasury of Scripture A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. foolish Proverbs 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. Proverbs 15:20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. Proverbs 17:21,25 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy… the contentions Proverbs 21:9,19 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house… Proverbs 25:24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house. Proverbs 27:15 A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. Jump to Previous Arguments Bitter Calamity Constant Contentions Continual Destruction Dripping Dropping Drops Falling Father's Foolish Quarreling Quarrels Quarrelsome Rain Ruin Wife Wife'sJump to Next Arguments Bitter Calamity Constant Contentions Continual Destruction Dripping Dropping Drops Falling Father's Foolish Quarreling Quarrels Quarrelsome Rain Ruin Wife Wife'sProverbs 19 1. Life and ConductA foolish son is his father’s ruin This phrase highlights the significant impact a child's behavior can have on a family, particularly the father. In ancient Israelite society, the family was a central unit, and the father's reputation and legacy were closely tied to his children's actions. A foolish son, one who acts without wisdom or moral integrity, brings shame and distress to his father. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as Proverbs 10:1, which states that a wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief. The biblical narrative of Eli and his sons in 1 Samuel 2:12-17 serves as a historical example, where the sons' wickedness led to their father's downfall. The cultural context of honor and shame in the ancient Near East further amplifies the father's ruin, as a son's folly could lead to social and economic consequences for the entire family. and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping Persons / Places / Events 1. Foolish SonRepresents a child who acts unwisely, causing distress and trouble for his father. In the Hebrew context, "foolish" (kesil) often refers to someone who is morally deficient or lacking in wisdom. 2. Father The parent who experiences grief and ruin due to the actions of a foolish son. In ancient Hebrew culture, the father was often seen as the head of the household, responsible for the family's well-being. 3. Quarrelsome Wife A spouse who is contentious and argumentative, likened to a persistent annoyance. The Hebrew word for "quarrelsome" (midyanim) suggests ongoing strife and discord. 4. Constant Dripping A metaphor for continuous irritation, similar to the relentless dripping of water that can wear away stone over time. This imagery is used to describe the effect of a contentious spouse on a household. Teaching Points The Impact of Family DynamicsFamily relationships significantly affect personal well-being and spiritual health. A foolish son or a quarrelsome spouse can lead to emotional and spiritual turmoil. The Importance of Wisdom in Parenting Parents are called to instill wisdom and godly values in their children to prevent the heartache associated with foolishness. The Value of a Peaceful Home Striving for harmony and understanding within the home is crucial. A peaceful environment fosters spiritual growth and reflects God's love. The Role of Communication and Understanding Open and loving communication can prevent misunderstandings and reduce quarrels. Seeking to understand and be understood is vital in maintaining healthy relationships. The Power of Prayer in Family Life Regular prayer for family members can bring about change and healing. Trusting God to work in the hearts of loved ones is essential.(13) A continual dropping.--As of the rain leaking through the flat roof of an eastern house on a wet day. (Comp. 27:15.)Verse 13. - With the first clause we may compare Proverbs 10:1; Proverbs 15:20; Proverbs 17:21, 25. Calamity in the Hebrew is in the plural number (contritiones, Pagn.), as if to mark the many and continued sorrows which a bad son brings upon his father, how he causes evil after evil to harass and distress him. The contentions of a wife are a continual dropping (comp. Proverbs 27:15). The flat roofs of Eastern houses, formed of planks loosely joined and covered with a coating of clay or plaster, were always subject to leakage in heavy rains. The irritating altercations and bickering of a cross-grained wife are compared to the continuous drip of water through an imperfectly constructed roof. Tecta jugiter perstillantia, as the Vulgate has it. The Scotch say, "A leaky house and a scolding wife are two bad companions." The two clauses of the verse are coordinate, expressing two facts that render home life miserable and unendurable, viz. the misbehaviour of a son and the ill temper of a wife. The Septuagint, following a different reading, has, "Nor are offerings from a harlot's hire pure," which is an allusion to Deuteronomy 23:18. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A foolishכְּסִ֑יל (kə·sîl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3684: Stupid fellow, dullard, fool son בֵּ֣ן (bên) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son is his father’s לְ֭אָבִיו (lə·’ā·ḇîw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father ruin, הַוֺּ֣ת (haw·wōṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1942: Desire, chasm, destruction and a quarrelsome מִדְיְנֵ֥י (miḏ·yə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4079: Brawling, contention wife אִשָּֽׁה׃ (’iš·šāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female is like a constant טֹ֝רֵ֗ד (ṭō·rêḏ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 2956: To pursue, chase, be continuous dripping. וְדֶ֥לֶף (wə·ḏe·lep̄) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1812: A dripping Links Proverbs 19:13 NIVProverbs 19:13 NLT Proverbs 19:13 ESV Proverbs 19:13 NASB Proverbs 19:13 KJV Proverbs 19:13 BibleApps.com Proverbs 19:13 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 19:13 Chinese Bible Proverbs 19:13 French Bible Proverbs 19:13 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 19:13 A foolish son is the calamity (Prov. 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