Proverbs 15:20

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 15:20

BSB
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
AKJV
A wise son makes a glad father: but a foolish man despises his mother.
CPDV
A wise son gladdens the father. But the foolish man despises his mother.
ERV
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
NHEB
A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
SMT
A wise son will gladden the father: and the foolish man despised his mother.

Commentary for Proverbs 15:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 15:20
Summary
Wise sons honor parents; fools shame them
Event
Sons' behavior toward parents
Estimated Time Period
c. 970 BC
Category
Wisdom