Proverbs 23:22

New International Reader's Version

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

Cross References

Proverbs 1:8

My son, listen to your father’s advice. Don’t turn away from your mother’s teaching.

Proverbs 15:20

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

Proverbs 30:11

“Some people curse their fathers. Others don’t bless their mothers.

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.

Proverbs 6:20

My son, keep your father’s command. Don’t turn away from your mother’s teaching.

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.

Leviticus 19:32

“ ‘Stand up in order to show your respect for old people. Also have respect for me. I am the Lord your God.

Mark 7:10

Moses said, ‘Honor your father and mother.’ (Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16) He also said, ‘Anyone who asks for bad things to happen to their father or mother must be put to death.’ (Exodus 21:17; Leviticus 20:9)

Deuteronomy 27:16

“May anyone who brings shame on their father or mother be under the Lord’s curse.” Then all the people will say, “Amen!”