S – A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother

Proverbs 15:20 CSB

O – Commentary:  

Obedient and wise conduct brings joy (śāmaḥ) to the parents, but folly does not. In fact only a fool despises his mother. Here rather than stating that folly in a son grieves his mother (as in 10:1) that reaction on her part is implied and the fool’s attitude toward her is stated.

“Proverbs,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

Joy – sâmach,  to brighten up, — cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy (-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, × very

Despises – bâzâh,  to disesteem:— despise, disdain, contemn (-ptible), + think to scorn, vile person

 James Strong, The New Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew and Greek Words (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1996).

A – Wisdom is worthy of its pursuit.  It captures your gifts, talents, and experiences and applies them to your life.  It is easy to see how a person’s wisdom would “brighten up” those who raised them.  A person’s stupidity and silliness into adulthood demonstrates the disdain for those who raised him. 

R – Heavenly Father, we honor Your name above all names.  Thank you for giving us the Holy Spirit to help us grow in the Spirit of Wisdom that you give us.  In doing so, we will achieve new growth and honor those who have poured into our lives.  Keep us from our earthly desires to do foolish things today.  Help us to honor you at all times.