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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 19:26 · King James Version

In other versions

  • He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.

    ASV

  • He who is violent to his father, driving away his mother, is a son causing shame and a bad name.

    BBE

  • He that ruineth [his] father and chaseth away [his] mother is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.

    DBY

  • He who robs his father and drives away his mother, Is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

    WEB

  • Whoso is spoiling a father causeth a mother to flee, A son causing shame, and bringing confusion.

    YLT

  • He that wastes his father, and chases away his mother, is a son that causes shame, and brings reproach.

    ENG

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

    WBT

  • He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.

    BSB

In context

24A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

26He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.

27Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.

28An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

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