Proverbs 23:22
Proverbs chapter 23 · verse 22 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, And despise not thy mother when she is old.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, And despise not thy mother when she is old.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- John 19:26
When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold, thy son!
- Proverbs 6:20
My son, keep the commandment of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:
- Proverbs 30:17
The eye that mocketh at his father, And despiseth to obey his mother, The ravens of the valley shall pick it out, And the young eagles shall eat it.
- Mark 7:10
For Moses said, Honor thy father and thy mother; and, He that speaketh evil of father or mother, let him die the death:
- Proverbs 1:8
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:
- Ephesians 6:1
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.