Proverbs 30:11 describes those who curse their fathers — the opposite of the wise child who does not despise his mother.

Proverbs 1:8 uses nearly identical wording, urging sons to heed father's instruction and mother's teaching.

Proverbs 6:20 parallels 23:22, likewise commanding to keep father's command and not forsake mother's teaching.

Proverbs 30:17 pronounces a grim fate on those who mock or disobey parents — underscoring the seriousness of this command.

Proverbs 15:20 contrasts the wise son who brings joy with the fool who despises his mother — directly reinforcing this warning.

Proverbs 19:26 condemns those who harm father and mother — a severe example of the disrespect warned against here.

Ephesians 6:2 cites the commandment to honor father and mother — directly aligning with not despising one's mother.

Mark 7:10 quotes the command to honor parents and the death penalty for cursing them — underscoring the seriousness of the duty to listen.

Matthew 15:4-6 shows Jesus rebuking those who evade honoring parents — upholding the same duty Proverbs urges.

Deuteronomy 27:16 curses anyone who dishonors father or mother — directly reinforcing the warning against despising one's mother.

Deuteronomy 21:18-21 prescribes stoning for a rebellious son — the extreme consequence of despising parents, contrasting with the call to listen.

Leviticus 19:3 commands reverence for mother and father — reinforcing the call to not despise one's mother.

Exodus 20:12 is the commandment to honor parents — the foundational law behind this proverb's call to listen and not despise.

John 19:26 records Jesus caring for his mother at the cross — a living example of not despising one's mother when old.

John 19:26 shows Jesus ensuring his mother's care — embodying the wisdom of honoring an aging mother.

Ephesians 6:1 commands children to obey their parents — a NT application of the wisdom to listen to one's father.

Genesis 49:2 calls sons to listen to their father Jacob — echoing the same command to heed a father's instruction.