Proverbs 19:26

The Passion Translation

Children who mistreat their parents are an embarrassment to their family and a public disgrace.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:1

The wisdom of Solomon: When wisdom comes to a son, joy comes to a father. When a son turns from wisdom, a mother grieves.

Proverbs 10:5

Know the importance of the season you’re in and a wise son you will be. But what a waste when an incompetent son sleeps through his day of opportunity!

Proverbs 17:2

A wise, intelligent servant will be honored above a shameful son. He’ll even end up having a portion left to him in his master’s will.

Proverbs 17:25

A father grieves over the foolishness of his child, and bitter sorrow fills his mother.

Proverbs 19:27

So listen, my child. Don’t reject correction or you will certainly wander from the ways of truth.

Proverbs 28:14

Overjoyed is the one who with tender heart trembles before God, but the stubborn, unyielding heart will experience even greater evil.

Proverbs 28:24

A person who would reject his own parents and say, “What’s wrong with that?” is as bad as a murderer.

Proverbs 28:7

To be obedient to what you’ve been taught proves you’re an honorable child, but to socialize with the lawless brings shame to your parents.

Proverbs 30:11

There is a generation rising that curses their fathers and speaks evil of their mothers.

Proverbs 30:17

The eye that mocks his father and dishonors his elderly mother deserves to be plucked out by the ravens of the valley and fed to the young vultures!

Luke 15:30

Look at him! He comes back after wasting your wealth on prostitutes and reckless living, and here you are throwing a great feast to celebrate—for him!’