In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “wisdom is before him that has understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth”, and in chapter seventeen and verse twenty-five of Proverbs Solomon said, “a foolish son is a grief to his father” where we read,
A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
The verse begins, “A foolish son is a grief to his father, ...” Solomon began with the words, “a foolish son” or “a stupid, dullard, simpleton and arrogant male offspring and progeny” “is a grief” which means “exists as a vexation, provocation and frustration” “to his father” or “to the child's male progenitor and immediate ancestor”. Solomon shared how a male child who is stupid and arrogant exists as a provocation and vexation to his male progenitor.
The verse continues, “... and bitterness to her that bare him.” Solomon added the words, “and bitterness” or “and sorrow and sadness” “to her that bare him” which means “to the woman who engendered, brought forth, birthed and beget the male child”. Solomon said the “foolish son” also exists as sorrow and sadness to his mother.
When we think through the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon how children who are stupid and arrogant become a vexation and sorrow to their parents. Most parents want the best for their children, and when they conduct their lives in foolish ways, it not only saddens them, but their behavior also becomes a vexation day by day. God knows this sorrow, and because He loves us, He desires the best for us all. His plan of salvation is for all mankind through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for our sins, and when we yield to Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and teach us the value of being wise to bring joy and not sorrow unto Him.
Next time Solomon says, “to punish the just is not good”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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