And the king went on to say this: “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel! Today he has provided one to sit on my throne, and I am a witness.” ’
Proverbs 15:20 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 A wise son maketh a glad father: But a foolish man despiseth his mother. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition A wise son makes a glad father, but a self-confident and foolish man despises his mother and puts her to shame. American Standard Version (1901) A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother. Common English Bible A wise child brings joy to a father, but fools despise their mothers. Catholic Public Domain Version A wise son gladdens the father. But the foolish man despises his mother. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A wise son maketh a father joyful: but the foolish man despiseth his mother. |
And the king went on to say this: “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel! Today he has provided one to sit on my throne, and I am a witness.” ’
So don’t let him go unpunished, for you are a wise man. You know how to deal with him to bring his grey head down to Sheol with blood.’
When Hiram heard Solomon’s words, he rejoiced greatly and said, ‘Blessed be the Lord today! He has given David a wise son to be over this great people! ’
Honour your father and your mother so that you may have a long life in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.
Solomon’s proverbs: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son, heartache to his mother.
A wise son responds to his father’s discipline, but a mocker doesn’t listen to rebuke.
A slacker’s way is like a thorny hedge, but the path of the upright is a raised road.
Listen to your father who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother when she is old.
The father of a righteous son will rejoice greatly, and one who fathers a wise son will delight in him.
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.
As for the eye that ridicules a father and despises obedience to a mother, may ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures eat it.
‘Each of you is to respect his mother and father. You are to keep my Sabbaths; I am the Lord your God.
But you know his proven character, because he has served with me in the gospel ministry like a son with a father.