Proverbs 15:20 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 15:20

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18 ^aA wrathful man stirs up strife,
But he who is slow to anger allays contention.

19 ^aThe way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns,
But the way of the upright is a highway.

20 ^aA wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man despises his mother.

21 ^aFolly is joy to him who is destitute of¹ discernment,
^bBut a man of understanding walks uprightly.

22 ^aWithout counsel, plans go awry,
But in the multitude of counselors they are established.

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Definitions of words in Proverbs 15:20:

Father {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Father {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

His {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Man {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Man {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Mother {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Other definition entries containing Proverbs 15:20:

Obedience; Obey {I.S.B.E.}
Relationships, Family {I.S.B.E.}

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