Proverbs 19:26
Proverbs 19:26 in Multiple Translations
He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.
He who is violent to his father, driving away his mother, is a son causing shame and a bad name.
A son who abuses his father and chases away his mother brings shame and disgrace.
He that destroyeth his father, or chaseth away his mother, is a lewde and shamefull childe.
Whoso is spoiling a father causeth a mother to flee, A son causing shame, and bringing confusion.
He who robs his father and drives away his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
He that afflicteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is infamous and unhappy.
Anyone who mistreats/abuses his father or forces his mother to leave the home is a child who is acting shamefully and disgracefully.
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Proverbs 19:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מְֽשַׁדֶּד
אָ֭ב
יַבְרִ֣יחַ
אֵ֑ם
בֵּ֝֗ן
מֵבִ֥ישׁ
וּ/מַחְפִּֽיר
מְֽשַׁדֶּד
shâdad
H7703
to ruin
V-Piel
אָ֭ב
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms
יַבְרִ֣יחַ
bârach
H1272
to flee
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
אֵ֑ם
ʼêm
H517
mother
N-fs
בֵּ֝֗ן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
מֵבִ֥ישׁ
bûwsh
H954
be ashamed
V-Hiphil
וּ/מַחְפִּֽיר
châphêr
H2659
be ashamed
Conj | V-Hiphil
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 19:26
מְֽשַׁדֶּד
shâdad
H7703
"to ruin"
V-Piel
To ruin or devastate is the meaning of this word, often used to describe the powerful and destructive actions of God or human enemies, as seen in the conquest of Canaan. It can also mean to be powerful or impregnable, as in the case of the strongholds of David. This concept is explored in the book of Psalms.
Definition: 1) to deal violently with, despoil, devastate, ruin, destroy, spoil 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to violently destroy, devastate, despoil, assail 1a2) devastator, despoiler (participle) (subst) 1b) (Niphal) to be utterly ruined 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to assault 1c2) to devastate 1d) (Pual) to be devastated 1e) (Poel) to violently destroy 1f) (Hophal) to be devastated Also means: shud (שׁוּד "to waste" H7736)
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: dead, destroy(-er), oppress, robber, spoil(-er), [idiom] utterly, (lay) waste. See also: Judges 5:27; Jeremiah 25:36; Psalms 17:9.
אָ֭ב
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-ms
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
יַבְרִ֣יחַ
bârach
H1272
"to flee"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
To flee means to run away quickly, as seen in the Bible when people escaped from danger or pursued others, like in the story of David and Absalom.
Definition: 1) to go through, flee, run away, chase, drive away, put to flight, reach, shoot (extend), hurry away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, pass through 1a2) to flee 1a3) to hasten, come quickly 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to pass through 1b2) to cause to flee, put to flight 1b3) to drive away
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: chase (away); drive away, fain, flee (away), put to flight, make haste, reach, run away, shoot. See also: Genesis 16:6; 1 Kings 11:17; Psalms 3:1.
אֵ֑ם
ʼêm
H517
"mother"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for 'mother' is used in the Bible to describe a female parent or a maternal figure. It can also refer to the source or origin of something, such as a river or a family. In some cases, it is used figuratively to describe a person's relationship to others.
Definition: 1) mother 1a) of humans 1b) of Deborah's relationship to the people (fig.) 1c) of animals 2) point of departure or division
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: dam, mother, [idiom] parting. See also: Genesis 2:24; 2 Kings 4:19; Psalms 22:10.
בֵּ֝֗ן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
מֵבִ֥ישׁ
bûwsh
H954
"be ashamed"
V-Hiphil
To be ashamed is what this Hebrew word means, implying a feeling of guilt or disappointment. It is used to describe someone who is disconcerted or delayed, like in the story of Adam and Eve. Shame is a strong emotion.
Definition: 1) to put to shame, be ashamed, be disconcerted, be disappointed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to feel shame 1a2) to be ashamed, disconcerted, disappointed (by reason of) 1b) (Piel) to delay (in shame) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to put to shame 1c2) to act shamefully 1c3) to be ashamed 1d) (Hithpolel) to be ashamed before one another
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: (be, make, bring to, cause, put to, with, a-) shamed(-d), be (put to) confounded(-fusion), become dry, delay, be long. See also: Genesis 2:25; Isaiah 24:23; Psalms 6:11.
וּ/מַחְפִּֽיר
châphêr
H2659
"be ashamed"
Conj | V-Hiphil
Châphêr means to be ashamed or blush, often used to describe feeling embarrassed or guilty. In Ezra 9:6, the people are ashamed of their sins, recognizing their wrongdoing. It involves a sense of regret.
Definition: 1) to be ashamed, be confounded, be abashed, feel abashed 1a) (Qal) to be ashamed, be abashed 1b) (Hiphil) to display shame, demonstrate shame, cause embarrassment
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: be ashamed, be confounded, be brought to confusion (unto shame), come (be put to) shame, bring reproach. See also: Job 6:20; Proverbs 13:5; Psalms 34:6.
Study Notes — Proverbs 19:26
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 19:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 19:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 19:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 19:26
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 19:26
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 19:26
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 19:26
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 19:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 19:26
- Sermons on Proverbs 19:26
Context — The Man of Integrity
24The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
25Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
26He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
27If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge. 28A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 10:5 | He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son. |
| 2 | Proverbs 17:2 | A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers. |
| 3 | Proverbs 28:24 | He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys. |
| 4 | Proverbs 28:14 | Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble. |
| 5 | Proverbs 10:1 | The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 21:18–21 | If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mother and does not listen to them when disciplined, his father and mother are to lay hold of him and bring him to the elders of his city, to the gate of his hometown, and say to the elders, “This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he does not obey us. He is a glutton and a drunkard.” Then all the men of his city will stone him to death. So you must purge the evil from among you, and all Israel will hear and be afraid. |
| 7 | Proverbs 17:25 | A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him. |
| 8 | Proverbs 30:11 | There is a generation of those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers. |
| 9 | Proverbs 28:7 | A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father. |
| 10 | Proverbs 30:17 | As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it. |
Proverbs 19:26 Summary
This verse is reminding us to always treat our parents with kindness and respect, even if we don't always agree with them. Assaulting or disrespecting our parents can bring shame and hurt to everyone involved, as seen in other parts of the Bible like Exodus 20:12 and Ephesians 6:2-3. We should strive to honor our parents and show them love and care, just as we would want others to treat us with kindness and respect. By doing so, we can build strong, healthy relationships with our family and bring joy to those around us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'assault' one's father or mother in Proverbs 19:26?
In this context, 'assault' refers to any form of physical, emotional, or verbal abuse towards one's parents, as seen in Exodus 21:15 and Leviticus 20:9, which emphasize the importance of honoring and respecting one's parents.
Is this verse only talking about physical violence?
No, this verse is also addressing emotional and financial abuse, such as evicting one's mother, which can be just as harmful as physical violence, as seen in 1 Timothy 5:8, which emphasizes the importance of caring for one's family.
What are the consequences of assaulting one's father or mother?
According to Proverbs 19:26, a son who assaults his father or mother will bring shame and disgrace upon himself, which can lead to a loss of reputation and respect in the community, as seen in Deuteronomy 27:16, which warns against cursing one's parents.
How can I apply this verse to my own life?
This verse reminds us of the importance of honoring and respecting our parents, as commanded in Exodus 20:12 and Ephesians 6:2-3, which can be applied by showing kindness, care, and respect towards them, and seeking forgiveness if we have wronged them in the past.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have dishonored or disrespected my parents in the past, and how can I make amends?
- How can I show kindness and care towards my parents, especially if our relationship is strained?
- What are some cultural or societal pressures that may lead me to disregard or disrespect my parents, and how can I resist them?
- In what ways can I honor my parents even if they are not perfect or have made mistakes in the past?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 19:26
He that wasteth [his] father,.... His father's substance, which he gave him first as his portion, and afterwards by paying his debts, and getting him out of prison and out of broils, and that wastes
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 19:26
He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 19:26
Wasteth his father, i.e. his father’ s estate, by unjust or riotous courses. Chaseth away his mother; causeth her to avoid and abhor his presence and society, and to go from the house where he is. Bringeth reproach; both to himself, and to his parents and family. But this verse may very well be rendered otherwise, the last words being made the subjects of the proposition, as is usual in Scripture; A son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach, ( upon himself and his friends by wicked ways,) wasteth his father’ s (estate, and health, and comfort) and chaseth or driveth away his mother. These are the effects of his wickedness.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 19:26
Proverbs 19:26 He that wasteth [his] father, [and] chaseth away [his] mother, [is] a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.Ver. 26. He that wasteth his father.] That spoileth, pilfereth, pillageth, preyeth upon his father; not so much as saying with that scapethrift in the gospel, "Give me the portion that falls to my share." Idleness and incorrigibleness lead to this wickedness, as may appear by the context.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 19:26
Verse 26. He that wasteth his father] Destroys his substance by riotous or extravagant living, so as to embitter his latter end by poverty and affliction; and adds to this wickedness the expulsion of his aged widowed mother from the paternal house; is a son of shame - a most shameful man; and a son of reproach - one whose conduct cannot be sufficiently execrated. Who tormentith the fader, and fleeth the modir, schenful schal ben, and unblisful. - Old MS. Bible. The common reading of the Vulgate is, et fugat matrem, and expels his mother; but the Old Bible was taken from a copy that had fugit matrem, shuns his mother, flees away from her, leaves her to affliction and penury. It is prostitution of the term to call such, man.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 19:26
26. wasteth] Rather, violently entreateth, R.V. marg.
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 19:26
Or, A son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach, is one that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 19:26
26. Wasteth his father — Despoils him of his property, so as to break up his father’s house, and make a fugitive of his mother. To good parents such disgraceful conduct in a son is as great a calamity as can well befall them.
Sermons on Proverbs 19:26
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Taranaki Bible Conference January 19-2012 - 3 of 5 Sermons by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the consequences of finding Christ in a home. He emphasizes the importance of free will and how it can affect one's relationship with God. Th |
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Are You Ready for a Relationship? by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the impact of media and video games on our perception of reality. He highlights how the constant bombardment of fantastical images and experie |
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Helping Our Father by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being a shepherd to those who are knocked down and unable to get up in life. He shares personal experiences of feeling bro |
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Pray to the Lord of the Harvest to Send Out Laborers by James Jennings by James Malachi Jennings | This sermon emphasizes the importance of praying for laborers to be sent into the harvest, focusing on Matthew 9:38 where Jesus commands His disciples to pray earnestly to the Lord |
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Invest Your Life in the Harvest, Part Two by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful story of a man who was kidnapped by radical Muslims in the deep jungle. The man's family was threatened with his life unless they paid |
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Fear of the Lord by Winkie Pratney | Winkie Pratney emphasizes that the fear of the Lord is the foremost requirement from God, as stated in Deuteronomy 10:12. He explains that while love, service, and obedience are im |
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1 Samuel 15 by Robert F. Adcock | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of obeying God's commands and not taking them lightly. He uses the example of Saul, who was given the task of executing justi |