Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man has no respect for his mother.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

A wise son rejoiceth a father. And a foolish man is despising his mother.