Proverbs 23:22 nasb — Listen to your father who begot you, And do not despise your mother when she is old.

NASB

"Listen to your father who begot you, And do not despise your mother when she is old."

— Proverbs 23:22, NASB

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Proverbs 23 — Context

19

Listen, my son, and be wise, And direct your heart in the way.

20

Do not be with heavy drinkers of wine, Or with gluttonous eaters of meat;

21

For the heavy drinker and the glutton will come to poverty, And drowsiness will clothe one with rags.

22

Listen to your father who begot you, And do not despise your mother when she is old.

23

Buy truth, and do not sell it, Get wisdom and instruction and understanding.

24

The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who sires a wise son will be glad in him.

25

Let your father and your mother be glad, And let her rejoice who gave birth to you.

Proverbs 23:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 23:22 say?
Proverbs 23:22 in the NASB reads: “Listen to your father who begot you, And do not despise your mother when she is old.”
Where is Proverbs 23:22 in the Bible?
Proverbs 23:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 23, verse 22.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 23:22.
What translation should I read Proverbs 23:22 in?
Proverbs 23:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 23:22?
Proverbs 23:22 reads (NASB): “Listen to your father who begot you, And do not despise your mother when she is old.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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