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Proverbs 19:26
He that destroyeth his father, or chaseth away his mother, is a lewde and shamefull childe.
Proverbs 19:26 · Geneva Bible
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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 feare of the Lord leadeth to life: and he that is filled therewith, shall continue, and shall not be visited with euill.
24 The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not put it to his mouth againe.
25 Smite a scorner, and the foolish wil beware: and reproue the prudent, and he wil vnderstand knowledge.
26 He that destroyeth his father, or chaseth away his mother, is a lewde and shamefull childe.
27 My sonne, heare no more the instruction, that causeth to erre from ye words of knowledge.
28 A wicked witnes mocketh at iudgement, and the mouth of ye wicked swalloweth vp iniquitie.
29 But iudgements are prepared for the scorners, and stripes for the backe of the fooles.
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