Proverbs 15:20
World English Bible (WEB)
A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
In context
18 A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
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.
22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
Proverbs 15:20 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- A wise son makes a father glad, 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A wise son brings joy to his father, 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.