Proverbs 15:20

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Children with good sense make their parents happy, but foolish children are hateful to them.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:48

and prayed, “I praise you, LORD God of Israel. You have made my son Solomon king and have let me live to see it.”

1 Kings 2:9

Now you must punish him. He's an old man, but you're wise enough to know that you must have him killed.

1 Kings 5:7

Hiram was so happy when he heard Solomon's request that he said, “I am grateful that the Lord gave David such a wise son to be king of that great nation!”

Exodus 20:12

Respect your father and your mother, and you will live a long time in the land I am giving you.

Proverbs 10:1

Here are some proverbs of Solomon: Children with good sense make their parents happy, but foolish children make them sad.

Proverbs 13:1

Children with good sense accept correction from their parents, but stubborn children ignore it completely.

Proverbs 15:19

Being lazy is like walking in a thorn patch, but everyone who does right walks on a smooth road.

Proverbs 23:22

Pay attention to your father, and don't neglect your mother when she grows old.

Proverbs 23:24

Make your father truly happy by living right and showing sound judgment.

Proverbs 29:3

If you love wisdom your parents will be glad, but chasing after bad women will cost you everything.

Proverbs 30:17

Don't make fun of your father or disobey your mother— crows will peck out your eyes, and vultures will eat the rest of you.

Leviticus 19:3

Respect your father and your mother, honour the Sabbath, and don't make idols or images. I am the LORD your God.

Philippians 2:22

But you know what kind of person Timothy is. He has worked with me like a son in spreading the good news.