Proverbs 15:20

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

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

Cross References

Proverbs 29:3

Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

Proverbs 10:1

The proverbs of Shlomo. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

Proverbs 23:22

Listen to your father who gave you life, and don't despise your mother when she is old.

1 Kings 5:7

It happened, when Chiram heard the words of Shlomo, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, who has given to David a wise son over this great people.

1 Kings 1:48

Also thus said the king, Blessed be the LORD, the God of Yisra'el, who has given one to sit on my throne this day, my eyes even seeing it.

Leviticus 19:3

*'Each one of you shall respect his mother and his father. You shall keep my Shabbatot. I am the LORD your God.

Philippians 2:22

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.

Proverbs 30:17

*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.

1 Kings 2:9

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 She'ol with blood.

Exodus 20:12

*Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which the LORD your God gives you.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 15:19

The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.

Proverbs 23:24

The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him.