Verse 20

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

Referenced Verses

• Prov 10:1 : 1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
• Prov 29:3 : 3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
• Prov 30:17 : 17 "The 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.
• Phil 2:22 : 22 But you know the proof of him, that, as a child serves a father, so he served with me in furtherance of the Good News.
• Prov 23:15-16 : 15 My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad, even mine: 16 yes, my heart will rejoice, when your lips speak what is right.
• Prov 23:22 : 22 Listen to your father who gave you life, and don't despise your mother when she is old.
• Exod 20:12 : 12 "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.
• Lev 19:3 : 3 "'Each one of you shall respect his mother and his father. You shall keep my Sabbaths. I am Yahweh your God.
• 1 Kgs 1:48 : 48 Also thus said the king, 'Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, who has given one to sit on my throne this day, my eyes even seeing it.'"
• 1 Kgs 2:9 : 9 Now 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."
• 1 Kgs 5:7 : 7 It happened, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, "Blessed is Yahweh this day, who has given to David a wise son over this great people."