Proverbs 19:13

Arabic Bible (GNA) Good News Arabic - 1993 (الترجمة العربية المشتركة)

الابنُ البليدُ خَسارَةٌ لأبـيهِ، والمَرأةُ النَقَّاقَةُ وَكْفٌ لا يَنقَطِـعُ.

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse from Proverbs explains that a foolish son can cause great distress to his father, and a wife's constant arguments can be like a dripping faucet, always bothering. It speaks to the challenges parents and spouses face with difficult behavior.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine if your toy always made a dripping sound, it would be annoying, right? That's like when a wife and husband argue a lot. And a dad feels sad if his child is not wise, like a broken toy.

السياق التاريخي

Proverbs was written by King Solomon, who reigned around 970-931 BC, and it was meant for the Israelites to learn wisdom and guidance. The verse reflects the cultural expectations of family and marital harmony.

التطبيق اليوم

Today, a modern scenario could be a parent struggling with a child who makes poor decisions, or a spouse dealing with constant conflicts in the relationship, feeling like there's no peace.

المواضيع

• wisdom
• family
• marriage
• parenting
• conflict resolution
• peace

آيات ذات صلة

• Proverbs 17:25
• Ephesians 6:4
• 1 Corinthians 7:10-11
• Proverbs 21:19
• Matthew 19:5-6

أسئلة شائعة

What does it mean to be a foolish son in this context?

A foolish son refers to someone who makes bad decisions and disregards wise advice, causing distress to his parents.

How can a wife reduce contentions with her husband?

By practicing patience, seeking to understand her husband's perspective, and working towards peaceful resolutions.

Does this verse apply to all family relationships?

While it speaks directly to fathers and sons, the principles can be applied to any parent-child relationship and the broader family dynamic.

What does the dripping analogy imply about marital conflicts?

It implies that constant arguments are nagging and wear down a relationship, much like the persistent drip of water wears down a surface over time.