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Proverbs 15:20

WEB

20A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

KJV

20A wise[+] son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

BSB

20A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

FBV

20A wise son makes his father happy, but a stupid man despises his mother.


Extra References

Proverbs 29:3

3Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.


Proverbs 10:1

1[+] The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.


Proverbs 23:15-16

15[+] My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad, even mine. 16Yes, my heart will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.


Leviticus 19:3

3“‘Each one of you shall respect his mother and his father. You shall keep my Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.


Proverbs 23:22

22Listen to your father who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother when she is old.


1 Kings 1:48

48Also thus said the king, ‘Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has given one to sit on my throne today, my eyes even seeing it.’”


1 Kings 5:7

7When Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he rejoiced greatly, and said, “Blessed is the LORD today, who has given to David a wise son to rule over this great people.”


Proverbs 30:17

17The eye that mocks at his father, and scorns obedience to his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, the young eagles shall eat it.


Exodus 20:12

12Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which the LORD your God gives you.


1 Kings 2:9

9Now therefore don’t hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man; and you will know what you ought to do to him, and you shall bring his gray head down to Sheol[+] with blood.”