26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.

Other Translations of Proverbs 19:26

New International Version

26 Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and disgrace.

English Standard Version

26 He who does violence to his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and reproach.

The Message

26 Kids who lash out against their parents are an embarrassment and disgrace.

New King James Version

26 He who mistreats his father and chases away his mother Is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

New Living Translation

26 Children who mistreat their father or chase away their mother are an embarrassment and a public disgrace.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 19:26

Commentary on Proverbs 19:26

(Read Proverbs 19:26)

The young man who wastes his father's substance, or makes his aged mother destitute, is hateful, and will come to disgrace.