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Proverbs 19:26

World English Bible

He who robs his father and drives away his mother,
is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

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Proverbs 19:26 in other translations

He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.

Proverbs 19:26 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 19:26 in context

  1. 24The sluggard buries his hand in the dish;
    he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
  2. 25Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence;
    rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
  3. 26He who robs his father and drives away his mother,
    is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
  4. 27If you stop listening to instruction, my son,
    you will stray from the words of knowledge.
  5. 28A corrupt witness mocks justice,
    and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.