The first collection: The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. The opening of the first Solomonic collection establishes the family context. A wise son brings joy (sason le'av) to his father through his good judgment and conduct. A foolish son brings grief (makaov l'emo) to his mother through his destructive choices. Parents experience directly the consequences of their children's moral trajectories. The proverb appeals to the young person's sense of responsibility toward his parents: your choices affect those who love you most.

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