Proverbs 19:26
King James Version (KJV)
He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
In context
24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
Proverbs 19:26 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
- WEB World English Bible
- He who robs his father and drives away his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Whoso is spoiling a father causeth a mother to flee, A son causing shame, and bringing confusion.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that ruineth [his] father and chaseth away [his] mother is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.