Proverbs 15:20

The English Standar Version

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

Cross References

1 Kings 1:48

And the king also said, 'Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has granted someone[3] to sit on my throne this day, my own eyes seeing it.' "

1 Kings 2:9

Now therefore do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man. You will know what you ought to do to him, and you shall bring his gray head down with blood to Sheol."

1 Kings 5:7

As soon as Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he rejoiced greatly and said, "Blessed be the LORD this day, who has given to David a wise son to be over this great people."

Exodus 20:12

"Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that 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 a sorrow to his mother.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 15:19

The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway.

Proverbs 23:22

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

Proverbs 23:24

The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.

Proverbs 29:3

He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

Proverbs 30:17

The eye that mocks a father and scorns to obey a mother will be picked out by the ravens of the valley and eaten by the vultures.

Leviticus 19:3

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

Philippians 2:22

But you know Timothy's[3] proven worth, how as a son[4] with a father he has served with me in the gospel.