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Proverbs 15:20

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

Proverbs 15:19 Proverbs 15 Proverbs 15:21

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Read Proverbs 15:20 Using Other Translations

KJV

A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

ESV

A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

NLT

Sensible children bring joy to their father; foolish children despise their mother.

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