Proverbs 15:20
“A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.”
— Proverbs 15:20
About this verse
Proverbs 15:20 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Divided Kingdom (~930 BC) period. The setting is home. The dominant emotion in this verse is joyful, with a comfort power of 50% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the proverb genre of biblical literature. Key themes include parent child relationships, wisdom impact. Notable phrases: wise son; father glad; foolish man; despises mother.
Era
Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
Emotion
joyful
Type
proverb
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