Proverbs 15:20

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 15:20 in other translations

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

Proverbs 15:20 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 15:20 in context

  1. 18A wrathful man stirs up contention,
    but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
  2. 19The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch,
    but the path of the upright is a highway.
  3. 20A wise son makes a father glad,
    but a foolish man despises his mother.
  4. 21Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom,
    but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
  5. 22Where there is no counsel, plans fail;
    but in a multitude of counselors they are established.