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Proverbs 19:26
He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.
Proverbs 19:26 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 19:26 in other translations
He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
He who robs his father and drives away his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
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In context
23 The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life; And he that hath it shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.
24 The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25 Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
26 He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.
27 Cease, my son, to hear instruction Only to err from the words of knowledge.
28 A worthless witness mocketh at justice; And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.
29 Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.
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