Proverbs 15:20

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

Proverbs 10:1

Solomon’s proverbs:

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

Proverbs 29:3

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.

Proverbs 30:17

As for the eye that ridicules a father
and despises obedience to a mother,
may ravens of the valley pluck it out
and young vultures eat it.

Exodus 20:12

Honor your father and your mother so that you may have a long life in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.

Leviticus 19:3

“Each of you is to respect his mother and father. You are to keep My Sabbaths; I am Yahweh your God.

1 Kings 1:48

And the king went on to say this: ‘May the Lord God of Israel be praised! Today He has provided one to sit on my throne, and I am a witness.’”

1 Kings 2:9

So don’t let him go unpunished, for you are a wise man. You know how to deal with him to bring his gray head down to Sheol with blood.”

1 Kings 5:7

When Hiram heard Solomon’s words, he greatly rejoiced and said, “May the Lord be praised today! He has given David a wise son to be over this great people!”

Proverbs 23:15-16

My son, if your heart is wise,
my heart will indeed rejoice.

Proverbs 23:22

Listen to your father who gave you life,
and don’t despise your mother when she is old.

Philippians 2:22

But you know his proven character, because he has served with me in the gospel ministry like a son with a father.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

Despiseth

Proverbs 23:22
Listen to your father who gave you life,
and don’t despise your mother when she is old.
Proverbs 30:17
As for the eye that ridicules a father
and despises obedience to a mother,
may ravens of the valley pluck it out
and young vultures eat it.
Exodus 20:12
Honor your father and your mother so that you may have a long life in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.
Leviticus 19:3
“Each of you is to respect his mother and father. You are to keep My Sabbaths; I am Yahweh your God.

General references

Proverbs 17:25
A foolish son is grief to his father
and bitterness to the one who bore him.
Luke 1:14
There will be joy and delight for you,
and many will rejoice at his birth.

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