Proverbs 15:20

New International Reader's Version

A wise son makes his father glad. But a foolish son hates his mother.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:48

He said, ‘I praise the Lord. He is the God of Israel. He has let me live to see my son sitting on my throne today as the next king.’ ”

1 Kings 2:9

But now I want you to think of him as guilty. You are wise. You will know what to do to him. Don’t let him live to become an old man. Put him to death.”

1 Kings 5:7

When Hiram heard Solomon’s message, he was very pleased. He said, “May the Lord be praised today. He has given David a wise son to rule over that great nation.”

Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long time in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Proverbs 10:1

These are the proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes his father glad. But a foolish son brings sorrow to his mother.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son pays attention to what his father teaches him. But anyone who makes fun of others doesn’t listen to warnings.

Proverbs 15:19

The way of people who don’t want to work is blocked with thorns. But the path of honest people is a wide road.

Proverbs 23:22

Listen to your father, who gave you life. Don’t hate your mother when she is old.

Proverbs 23:24

The father of a godly child is very happy. A man who has a wise son is glad.

Proverbs 29:3

A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad. But a man who spends time with prostitutes wastes his father’s wealth.

Proverbs 30:17

“One person makes fun of their father. Another doesn’t honor their mother when she is old. The ravens of the valley will peck out their eyes. Then the vultures will eat them.

Leviticus 19:3

“ ‘All of you must have respect for your mother and father. You must always keep my Sabbath days. I am the Lord your God.

Philippians 2:22

But you know that Timothy has proved himself. He has served with me like a son with his father in spreading the good news.