Verse Comparison: Proverbs 23:22
American Standard Version
Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, And despise not thy mother when she is old.
Amplified® Bible
Hearken to your father, who begot you, and despise not your mother when she is old.
Contemporary English Version
Pay attention to your father, and don't neglect your mother when she grows old.
Darby English Version
Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.
Good News Bible
Listen to your father; without him you would not exist. When your mother is old, show her your appreciation.
King James Version
Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.
New American Standard Bible
Listen to your father who begot you, And do not despise your mother when she is old.
New International Version
Listen to your father, who gave you life,
and do not despise your mother when she is old.
New King James Version
Listen to your father who begot you,
And do not despise your mother when she is old.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Listen to your father who begot you, And do not despise your mother when she reaches old age.
Revised Standard Version
Hearken to your father who begot you, and do not despise your mother when she is old.
Young's Literal Translation
Hearken to thy father, who begat thee, And despise not thy mother when she hath become old.