Proverbs 15:20
“A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.”
What does Proverbs 15:20 mean?
The verse Proverbs 15:20 in the King James Version (KJV) reads: "A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother." This verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament presents a clear contrast between wisdom and foolishness, and the impact of these…
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Proverbs 15:20 reads: "A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother" (KJV). This poignant verse paints a striking contrast between two paths of life and the resultant feelings they invoke in one's family, specifically that of a father and mother. The…
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Heavenly Father, I humbly come before You today, acknowledging Your infinite wisdom and understanding. I open my heart to the truths found in Your Holy Word, especially the profound insights of Proverbs 15:20, which teaches us: "A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man…
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