Proverbs 15:20 “A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mo…”

Proverbs 15:20

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

Geneva Bible 1599

A wise sonne reioyceth the father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

Darby Translation

A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

Young's Literal Translation

A wise son rejoiceth a father. And a foolish man is despising his mother.

Bible in Basic English

A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man has no respect for his mother.

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Cross references

“wise”

Proverbs 29:3 Proverbs 10:1 1 Kings 1:48 1 Kings 5:7 1 Kings 2:9 Philippians 2:22

Proverbs 29:3 · BSB

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

Proverbs 10:1 · BSB

The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.

1 Kings 1:48 · BSB

saying, ‘Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel! Today He has provided one to sit on my throne, and my eyes have seen it.’”

1 Kings 5:7 · BSB

When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!”

1 Kings 2:9 · BSB

Now therefore, do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man. You know what you ought to do to him to bring his gray head down to Sheol in blood.”

Philippians 2:22 · BSB

But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.

“despiseth”

Proverbs 23:22 Leviticus 19:3 Proverbs 30:17 Exodus 20:12

Proverbs 23:22 · BSB

Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

Leviticus 19:3 · BSB

Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must keep My Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.

Proverbs 30:17 · BSB

As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it.

Exodus 20:12 · BSB

Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

19The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

21Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

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