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

Proverbs 15:20 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૧૫:૨૦
ડાહ્યો દીકરો પોતાના પિતાને સુખી કરે છે, પણ મૂર્ખ દીકરો પોતાની માતાને તુચ્છ ગણે છે.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन १५:२०
बुद्धिमान पुत्र से पिता आनन्दित होता है, परन्तु मूर्ख अपनी माता को तुच्छ जानता है।

In context

18A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

19The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, but the path of the upright is a highway.

20A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

21Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

22Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.

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