Proverbs 19:26
He who does violence to his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and reproach.
In context
23 The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm. 24 The sluggard buries his hand in the dish and will not even bring it back to his mouth.
25 Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge. 26 He who does violence to his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and reproach. 27 Cease to hear instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge. 28 A worthless witness mocks at justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity. 29 Condemnation is ready for scoffers, and beating for the backs of fools.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 19:26 in the KJV
He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 19:26 in the NIV
Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and disgrace.