Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 15:20 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Proverbs 15:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 15 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.”
Proverbs 15:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 15:20
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. This proverb echoes 10:1, emphasizing parental heartbreak or joy through children's character. Ben chakham yesammach-av (בֵּן חָכָם יְשַׂמַּח־אָב, a wise son gladdens father). Wisdom brings parental joy. Ukhesil adam bozeh immo (וּכְסִיל אָדָם בּוֹזֶה אִמּוֹ, but a foolish man despises his mother). Bazah (בָּזָה, despise, hold in contempt) shows active disrespect. Foolish children bring grief through scorning those who gave them life. The fifth commandment requires honoring parents (Exodus 20:12). Christ modeled this even...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 15:20
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“Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.”
“The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.”
“if your heart is wise”
“when Hiram heard the words of Solomon”
“Blessed be Yahweh”
“and don't despise your mother when she is old.”
“for you are a wise man; and you will know what you ought to do to him”
“that”