Proverbs 15:20
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.”
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“A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.”
King James Version · Public Domain“A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“A wise son rejoiceth a father. And a foolish man is despising his mother.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 15:20 — 11 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 20:12Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
- Leviticus 19:3Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must keep My Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.
- 1 Kings 1:48saying, ‘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 2:9Now 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.”
- 1 Kings 5:7When 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!”
- Proverbs 10:1The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
- Proverbs 23:15My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.
- Proverbs 23:22Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.
- Proverbs 29:3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
- Proverbs 30:17As 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.
- Philippians 2:22But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.
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