Proverbs 19:26

He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.

King James Version
View Chapter

Other Translations for Proverbs 19:26

BSB
He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
AKJV
He that wastes his father, and chases away his mother, is a son that causes shame, and brings reproach.
CPDV
Whoever afflicts his father and flees from his mother is disreputable and unhappy.
ERV
He that spoileth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.
NHEB
He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
SMT
He oppressing the father and putting the mother to flight, is a son causing shame and causing disgrace.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 19:26

HethatwastethH7703VerbhisfatherH1Noun MasculineandchasethawayH1272VerbhismotherH517Noun FeminineisasonH1121Noun MasculinethatcausethshameH954VerbandbringethreproachH2659Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 19:26

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 19:26
Summary
Neglecting parents brings disgrace and shame
Event
Condemning parental abandonment
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom