Verse 20

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 10:1 : 1 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son causes sorrow to his mother.
  • Prov 29:3 : 3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but one who associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.
  • Prov 30:17 : 17 The eye that mocks a father, that scorns obedience to a mother, will be picked out by the ravens of the valley and eaten by the vultures.
  • Phil 2:22 : 22 But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father, he has served with me in the work of the gospel.
  • Prov 23:15-16 : 15 My son, if your heart becomes wise, my heart will also rejoice. 16 Yes, my inmost being will exult when your lips speak what is right.
  • Prov 23:22 : 22 Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.
  • Exod 20:12 : 12 Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
  • Lev 19:3 : 3 Each of you must respect your mother and father, and you must observe my Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.
  • 1 Kgs 1:48 : 48 And the king said, 'Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has allowed one of my descendants to sit on my throne today, and my own eyes have seen it.'"
  • 1 Kgs 2:9 : 9 However, do not consider him innocent. You are a wise man, and you will know what you ought to do to him. Bring his gray head down to the grave in blood.
  • 1 Kgs 5:7 : 7 These officers provided food for King Solomon and all who came to his table, each during his assigned month, without fail.