Proverbs 19:13 nasb — A foolish son is destruction to his father, And the contentions of a wife are a constant dripping.

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"A foolish son is destruction to his father, And the contentions of a wife are a constant dripping."

— Proverbs 19:13, NASB

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Proverbs 19 — Context

Luxury is not fitting for a fool; Much less for a slave to rule over princes.

A man's discretion makes him slow to anger, And it is his glory to overlook a transgression.

The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, But his favor is like dew on the grass.

A foolish son is destruction to his father, And the contentions of a wife are a constant dripping.

House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from the LORD.

Laziness casts into a deep sleep, And an idle man will suffer hunger.

He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, But he who is careless of conduct will die.

Proverbs 19:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 19:13 say?

Proverbs 19:13 in the NASB reads: “A foolish son is destruction to his father, And the contentions of a wife are a constant dripping.”

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 (NASB): “A foolish son is destruction to his father, And the contentions of a wife are a constant dripping.” 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.

Proverbs 19:13 nasb — A foolish son is destruction to his father, And the contentions of a wife are a constant dripping.

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