Proverbs 19:26

“He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.”

"He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach." - Proverbs 19:26
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What does Proverbs 19:26 mean?

Proverbs 19:26 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach." This verse speaks to the importance of honoring and respecting one's parents, and the potential…

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The Weight of Honor: Embracing Our Role as Children

The book of Proverbs has long been regarded as a treasure trove of wisdom, offering practical guidelines for righteous living. Within these sayings, Proverbs 19:26 stands out as a poignant warning about the dynamics of familial relationships. In the King James Version, this…

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A Prayer for Honor and Responsibility: Reflecting on Proverbs 19:26

Heavenly Father, As we come before You today, we are reminded of the profound words in Proverbs 19:26: "He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach." Lord, we bow before You, acknowledging the sacred bonds of family…

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Proverbs 19:26 - "He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach."
Proverbs 26:19 - "So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?"
Proverbs 26:18-19 - "Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death, So is the man who deceives his neighbor, And says, "I was only joking!""
"So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?" - Proverbs 26:19
Proverbs 7:26
Proverbs 26:20
Proverbs 26:26 - "Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation."
Proverbs 7:26-27
Proverbs 19:8
Proverbs 19:8
Genesis 19-26
Matthew 19:26
Proverbs 30:26 - "The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;"
Proverbs 27:26 - "The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field."
Proverbs 26:18 - "As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,"
Proverbs 26:7 - "The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools."
Proverbs 26:3 - "A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back."
Proverbs 26:13 - "The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets."
"Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death, So is the man who deceives his neighbor, And says, "I was only joking!"" - Proverbs 26:18-19
Proverbs 15:26 - "The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words."
Proverbs 16:26 - "He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him."
Proverbs 20:26 - "A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them."
Proverbs 26:1 - "As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool."
Proverbs 26:22 - "The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly."
Proverbs 17:26 - "Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity."
Proverbs 22:26 - "Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts."
John 19:26-27
Proverbs 26:28 - "A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin."
Proverbs 4:26 - "Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established."