NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon A wisechakam (khaw-kawm') wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful) -- cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise(hearted), man). son ben (bane) a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc. maketh a glad samach (saw-makh') probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome father 'ab (awb) father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application) -- chief, (fore-)father(-less), patrimony, principal. Compare names in Abi-. but a foolish kciyl (kes-eel') fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly -- fool(-ish). man 'adam (aw-dawm') ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.) -- another, + hypocrite, + common sort, low, man (mean, of low degree), person. despiseth bazah (baw-zaw') to disesteem -- despise, disdain, contemn(-ptible), + think to scorn, vile person. his mother 'em (ame) a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively) -- dam, mother, parting. Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother. King James Bible A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. Holman Christian Standard Bible A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother. International Standard Version A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother. NET Bible A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother. Aramaic Bible in Plain English A wise son gladdens his father and a foolish son is the shame of his mother. GOD'S WORD® Translation A wise son makes his father happy, but a foolish child despises its mother. King James 2000 Bible A wise son makes a glad father: but a foolish man despises his mother. Links Proverbs 15:20Proverbs 15:20 NIV Proverbs 15:20 NLT Proverbs 15:20 ESV Proverbs 15:20 NASB Proverbs 15:20 KJV |