Proverbs 10:1-15
From this point onward, the Proverbs are presented as a series of sentences inspired by Wisdom. It is not always easy to grasp the significance of their order, or to unravel the main thoughts expressed. For want of space we can only linger here each day on a small selection of verses.
The first verse will serve as a general introduction: "A wise son maketh a glad father". It is completed by Proverbs 23:24 "The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice . . ." (see also Proverbs 15:20; Proverbs 17:21; Proverbs 17:25; Proverbs 29:3). Think of the satisfaction it is to our parents when we show these characteristics of righteousness and wisdom according to God. But let us look higher at the same time to admire the Son whose excellent wisdom was ever the delight of His Father – not only in eternity past, but during His pathway here on this earth (Proverbs 4:3; Matthew 3:17; Matthew 17:5).
The verses which follow show us in detail in what manner a wise son honours and gladdens his father: practical righteousness in works (vv. 4, 5); in his walk (v. 9); in his words (vv. 11, 13, 14). This is what the Lord Jesus manifested, and that which infinitely rejoiced the heart of the Father (see John 8:29).