Proverbs 23:22

Hearken vnto thy father that begate thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Listen to your father who begot you, And do not despise your mother when she is old.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, And despise not thy mother when she is old.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Give ear to your father whose child you are, and do not keep honour from your mother when she is old.
- Basic English Bible

Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.
- Darby Bible

Hearken to thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.
- Webster's Bible

Listen to your father who gave you life, and don't despise your mother when she is old.
- World English Bible

Hearken to thy father, who begat thee, And despise not thy mother when she hath become old.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Hearken unto thy father that begot thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 23:22

23:23 Buy - Purchase it upon any terms, spare no pains or cost. Truth - The true and saving knowledge of God's will. Sell it not - Do not forsake it for any worldly advantage.