Proverbs 15:20

New King James Version

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

Cross References

1 Kings 1:48

Also the king said thus, ‘Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who has given one to sit on my throne this day, while my eyes see it!’ ”

1 Kings 2:9

Now therefore, do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man and know what you ought to do to him; but bring his gray hair down to the grave with blood.”

1 Kings 5:7

So it was, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly and said, Blessed be the Lord this day, for He has given David a wise son over this great people!

Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.

Proverbs 10:1

The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 15:19

The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, But the way of the upright is a highway.

Proverbs 23:22

Listen to your father who begot you, And do not despise your mother when she is old.

Proverbs 23:24

The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who begets a wise child will delight in him.

Proverbs 29:3

Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.

Proverbs 30:17

The eye that mocks his father, And scorns obedience to his mother, The ravens of the valley will pick it out, And the young eagles will eat it.

Leviticus 19:3

‘Every one of you shall revere his mother and his father, and keep My Sabbaths: I am the Lord your God.

Philippians 2:22

But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father he served with me in the gospel.