Proverbs 23:22

God's Word

Listen to your father since you are his son, and do not despise your mother because she is old.

Cross References

Proverbs 1:8

My son, listen to your father’s discipline, and do not neglect your mother’s teachings,

Proverbs 15:20

A wise son makes his father happy, but a foolish child despises its mother.

Proverbs 30:11

A certain kind of person curses his father and does not bless his mother.

Proverbs 30:17

The eye that makes fun of a father and hates to obey a mother will be plucked out by ravens in the valley and eaten by young vultures.

Proverbs 6:20

My son, obey the command of your father, and do not disregard the teachings of your mother.

Leviticus 19:3

“Respect your mother and father. Observe my days of rest as holy days. I am the Lord your God.

Leviticus 19:32

“Show respect to the elderly, and honor older people. In this way you show respect for your God. I am the Lord.

Mark 7:10

For example, Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’ and ‘Whoever curses father or mother must be put to death.’

Deuteronomy 27:16

“Whoever curses his father or mother will himself be cursed.” Then all the people will say amen.