Proverbs 15:20

Tree of Life Version

A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:48

Furthermore the king said, ‘Blessed be Adonai, God of Israel, who this day has given one to sit on my throne, while my eyes are seeing it.’”

1 Kings 2:9

Now don’t let him go unpunished. For you are a wise man, and you will know how to deal with him, and bring his gray hair down to Sheol with blood.”

1 Kings 5:7

So those officers provided food for King Solomon and all who came to King Solomon’s table, each in his month. They let nothing be lacking.

Exodus 20:12

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

Proverbs 10:1

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son gives joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.

Proverbs 13:1

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

Proverbs 15:19

The way of the slacker is a hedge of thorns, but the path 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 a righteous one rejoices greatly. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him.

Proverbs 29:3

Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

Proverbs 30:17

The eye that mocks a father and scorns obeying a mother— will be pecked out by ravens of the valley and eaten by young vultures!

Leviticus 19:3

“Each one of you is to respect his mother and his father, and keep My Shabbatot. I am Adonai your God.

Philippians 2:22

But you know Timothy’s proven character, that he served with me in spreading the Good News like a son with his father.