Proverbs 15:20

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

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

Cross References

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.

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.

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.

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 10:1

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

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 23:22

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

Proverbs 23:24

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

Proverbs 29:3

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

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.

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.