Proverbs 15:20
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
In context
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.
20 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.
Proverbs 15:20 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
- KJV King James Version
- A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
- WEB World English Bible
- A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A wise son rejoiceth a father. And a foolish man is despising his mother.
- DBY Darby Translation
- A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.