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Proverbs 15:20

โ€œA wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.โ€

Verse in context โ€” Proverbs 15

18

A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

19

The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.

20

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

21

Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

22

Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.

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