Proverbs 23:22

New International Version

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

Cross References

Proverbs 1:8

Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

Proverbs 15:20

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Proverbs 30:11

“There are those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers;

Proverbs 30:17

“The eye that mocks a father, that scorns an aged mother, will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley, will be eaten by the vultures.

Proverbs 6:20

My son, keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

Leviticus 19:3

“ ‘Each of you must respect your mother and father, and you must observe my Sabbaths. I am the Lord your God.

Leviticus 19:32

“ ‘Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the Lord.

Mark 7:10

For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and mother,’ and, ‘Anyone who curses their father or mother is to be put to death.’

Deuteronomy 27:16

“Cursed is anyone who dishonors their father or mother.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”