Proverbs 15:20

A Wise Son Brings Blessings To Others

¹⁹ The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway. ²⁰ A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother. ²¹ Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

Foolish Man

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Proverbs 10:1

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

Proverbs 29:3

Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

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.

1 Kings 1:48

Also thus said the king, 'Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, who has given one to sit on my throne this day, my eyes even seeing it.'"

1 Kings 2:9

Now therefore don't hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man; and you will know what you ought to do to him, and you shall bring his gray head down to Sheol with blood."

1 Kings 5:7

It happened, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, "Blessed is Yahweh this day, who has given to David a wise son over this great people."

Proverbs 23:15-16

My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad, even mine:

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 the proof of him, that, as a child serves a father, so he served with me in furtherance of the Good News.