Proverbs 15:20

New Century Version

Wise children make their father happy, but foolish children disrespect their mother.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:48

saying, ‘Bless the Lord, the God of Israel. Today he has made one of my sons the king and allowed me to see it.’ ”

1 Kings 2:9

But you should not leave him unpunished. You are a wise man, and you will know what to do to him, but you must be sure he is killed.”

1 Kings 5:7

When Hiram heard what Solomon asked, he was very happy. He said, “Praise the Lord today! He has given David a wise son to rule over this great nation!”

Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and your mother so that you will live a long time in the land that the Lord your God is going to give you.

Proverbs 10:1

These are the wise words of Solomon: Wise children make their father happy, but foolish children make their mother sad.

Proverbs 13:1

Wise children take their parents’ advice, but whoever makes fun of wisdom won’t listen to correction.

Proverbs 15:19

A lazy person’s life is like a patch of thorns, but an honest person’s life is like a smooth highway.

Proverbs 23:22

Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not forget your mother when she is old.

Proverbs 23:24

The father of a good child is very happy; parents who have wise children are glad because of them.

Proverbs 29:3

Those who love wisdom make their parents happy, but friends of prostitutes waste their money.

Proverbs 30:17

“If you make fun of your father and refuse to obey your mother, the birds of the valley will peck out your eyes, and the vultures will eat them.

Leviticus 19:3

“ ‘You must respect your mother and father, and you must keep my Sabbaths. I am the Lord your God.

Philippians 2:22

You know the kind of person Timothy is. You know he has served with me in telling the Good News, as a son serves his father.