Proverbs 15:20

Modern

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Traditional

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

Literal

A wise son gladdens his father, and a foolish man despises his mother.

Latin

Filius sapiens lætificat patrem, et stultus homo despicit matrem suam.

Hebrew

English

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Theme notes and profiles

Proverbs 29:3
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Proverbs 10:1
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
Proverbs 23:15–16
My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.
Leviticus 19:3
Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must keep My Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.
1 Kings 5:7
When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!”
1 Kings 1:48
…saying, ‘Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel! Today He has provided one to sit on my throne, and my eyes have seen it.’”
Proverbs 23:22
Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.
Exodus 20:12
Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
Proverbs 30:17
As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it.
Philippians 2:22
But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.
1 Kings 2:9
Now therefore, do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man. You know what you ought to do to him to bring his gray head down to Sheol in blood.”