Proverbs 15:20 meaning and explanation

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Proverbs 15:20, Berean Standard Bible

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This proverb belongs to a collection of wise sayings in Proverbs 15, where a father instructs his son in the fear of the LORD. The first line is straightforward: a son who lives wisely gives his father joy.

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