Proverbs 19:13 asv — A foolish son is the calamity of his father; And the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.

American Standard Version

"A foolish son is the calamity of his father; And the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. "

— Proverbs 19:13, American Standard Version

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Proverbs 19 — Context

10

Delicate living is not seemly for a fool; Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

11

The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

12

The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; But his favor is as dew upon the grass.

13

A foolish son is the calamity of his father; And the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.

14

House and riches are an inheritance from fathers; But a prudent wife is from Jehovah.

15

Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; And the idle soul shall suffer hunger.

16

He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; But he that is careless of his ways shall die.

Proverbs 19:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 19:13 say?
Proverbs 19:13 in the American Standard Version reads: “A foolish son is the calamity of his father; And the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. ”
Where is Proverbs 19:13 in the Bible?
Proverbs 19:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 19, verse 13.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 19:13.
What translation should I read Proverbs 19:13 in?
Proverbs 19:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 19:13?
Proverbs 19:13 reads (ASV): “A foolish son is the calamity of his father; And the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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