Verse Comparison: Proverbs 15:20
<< Proverbs 15:19 Proverbs 15:21 >> American Standard Version
A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.Amplified® Bible
A wise son makes a glad father, but a self-confident {and} foolish man despises his mother {and} puts her to shame.Contemporary English Version
Children with good sense make their parents happy, but foolish children are hateful to them.Darby English Version
A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.Good News Bible
Wise children make their fathers happy. Only fools despise their mothers.King James Version
A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.New American Standard Bible
A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.New International Version
A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish man despises his mother.New King James Version
A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man despises his mother.N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.Revised Standard Version
A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.Young's Literal Translation
A wise son rejoiceth a father. And a foolish man is despising his mother.
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