Proverbs 15:20 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

²⁰ A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Tuilleadh leaganacha

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁰ A wise son maketh a glad father: But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁰ A wise son makes a glad father, but a self-confident and foolish man despises his mother and puts her to shame.

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁰ A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

Common English Bible

²⁰ A wise child brings joy to a father, but fools despise their mothers.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁰ A wise son gladdens the father. But the foolish man despises his mother.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²⁰ A wise son maketh a father joyful: but the foolish man despiseth his mother.

Proverbs 15:20 Tagairtí Cros

1 Kings 1:48

And the king went on to say this: “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel! Today he has provided one to sit on my throne,  and I am a witness.” ’

1 Kings 2:9

So don’t let him go unpunished, for you are a wise man. You know how to deal with him to bring his grey head down to Sheol with blood.’

1 Kings 5:7

When Hiram heard Solomon’s words, he rejoiced greatly and said, ‘Blessed be the Lord today!  He has given David a wise son to be over this great people! ’

Exodus 20:12

Honour your father and your mother  so that you may have a long life in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.

Proverbs 10:1

Solomon’s proverbs: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son, heartache to his mother.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son responds to his father’s discipline, but a mocker doesn’t listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 15:19

A slacker’s way is like a thorny hedge, but the path of the upright is a raised road.

Proverbs 23:22

Listen to your father who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother when   she is old.

Proverbs 23:24

The father of a righteous son will rejoice greatly, and one who fathers a wise son will delight in him.

Proverbs 29:3

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.

Proverbs 30:17

As for the eye that ridicules a father and despises obedience to a mother, may ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures eat it.

Leviticus 19:3

‘Each of you is to respect his mother and father.  You are to keep my Sabbaths; I am the Lord your God.

Philippians 2:22

But you know his proven character, because he has served with me in the gospel ministry like a son with a father.