Characteristics of a Wise Son

Proverbs 10:5

He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.

Welcomes commandments

Proverbs 10:8

The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.

Lays up knowledge

Proverbs 10:14

Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.

Controls lips, tongue

Proverbs 10:10

He who winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin.

Proverbs 17:28

Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.

Rules well

Proverbs 11:29

He who brings trouble on his family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.

Is a success in soul-winning

Proverbs 11:30

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.

Loves Company of wise men

Proverbs 13:20

He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

Builds for the future