Proverbs 15:20
18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
19 The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
- KJV
- A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
- WEB
- A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
- ASV
- A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
- DARBY
- A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
- BLB
- A wise son gladdens [his] father, and a foolish man despises his mother.
- ÅB
- En vis sønn gleder sin far, men et uforstandig menneske forakter sin mor.
- OTB
- Et klokt barn gleder sin far, men en dåre forakter sin mor.
- B1930
- En vis sønn gleder sin far, men et uforstandig menneske forakter sin mor.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Proverbs 29:3
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Read in contextProverbs 10:1
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
Read in contextProverbs 23:15–16
My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.
Read in context1 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.’”
Read in contextLeviticus 19:3
Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must keep My Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.
Read in context1 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!”
Read in contextProverbs 23:22
Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.
Read in contextPhilippians 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.
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