Cross References

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Proverbs 19:26

The Message

Kids who lash out against their parents are an embarrassment and disgrace.

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A wise servant takes charge of an unruly child and is honored as one of the family.


Make hay while the sun shines—that’s smart; go fishing during harvest—that’s stupid.


An eye that disdains a father and despises a mother— that eye will be plucked out by wild vultures and consumed by young eagles.


Don’t curse your father or fail to bless your mother.


Anyone who robs father and mother and says, “So, what’s wrong with that?” is worse than a pirate.


A tenderhearted person lives a blessed life; a hardhearted person lives a hard life.


Practice God’s law—get a reputation for wisdom; hang out with a loose crowd—embarrass your family.


A surly, stupid child is sheer pain to a father, a bitter pill for a mother to swallow.


Wise son, glad father; stupid son, sad mother.


If you quit listening, dear child, and strike off on your own, you’ll soon be out of your depth.





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