Proverbs 23:22

Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 23:22

BSB

Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

AKJV

Listen to your father that begat you, and despise not your mother when she is old.

CPDV

Listen to your father, who conceived you. And do not despise your mother, when she is old.

ERV

Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.

NHEB

Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

SMT

Hear to thy father that begat thee, and thou shalt not despise thy mother when growing old.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 23:22

HearkenH8085untothyfatherH1Noun MasculinethatbegatH3205VerbtheeanddespiseH936VerbnotthymotherH517Noun FemininewhensheisoldH2204Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 23:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 23:22

Summary

Respect and honor aging parents always

Event

Commanding parental honor

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC