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A Cascade of Sorrows
Commentators note that the Hebrew word for "calamity" is plural. This suggests a foolish son brings not just one sorrow, but a multitude of ongoing distresses to his father, such as loss of reputation, financial ruin, and deep emotional pain.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 19:13
18th Century
Theologian
Calamity - The Hebrew word is plural (Psalms 91:3), and seems to express the multiplied and manifold sorrow caused by the foolis…
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 19:13
19th Century
Bishop
A continual dropping.— As of the rain leaking through the flat roof of an eastern house on a wet day. ().
John Gill
On Proverbs 19:13
17th Century
Pastor
A foolish son [is] the calamity of his father Or, "the calamities of his father" F17 ; he brings them to him. …
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 19:13
17th Century
Minister
It shows the vanity of the world, that we are liable to the greatest griefs where we promise ourselves the greatest comfort.