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
"The eye that mocks at his father, and scorns obedience to his mother: the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, the young eagles shall eat it.
Exodus 20:12
"Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.
Leviticus 19:3
"'Each one of you shall respect his mother and his father. You shall keep my Sabbaths. I am Yahweh your God.
General references
Proverbs 17:25
A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.
Luke 1:14
You will have joy and gladness; and many will rejoice at his birth.