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Proverbs 30:11

What does Proverbs 30:11 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 30:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

There is a generation that curse their father, And bless not their mother.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

There is a generation that curse their father, And bless not their mother.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

There is a generation who put a curse on their father, and do not give a blessing to their mother.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

A generation <FI>is<Fi> , that lightly esteemeth their father, And their mother doth not bless.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother;

Context

v.10Slander not a servant unto his master, Lest he curse thee, and thou be held guilty.

v.11This passage

v.12There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, Andyetare not washed from their filthiness.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 20:20

    Whoso curseth his father or his mother, His lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.

  • Deuteronomy 27:16

    Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.

  • 1 Timothy 5:4

    But if any widow hath children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to requite their parents: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

  • Proverbs 30:12

    There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, Andyetare not washed from their filthiness.

  • Mark 7:10

    For Moses said, Honor thy father and thy mother; and, He that speaketh evil of father or mother, let him die the death:

  • Matthew 15:4

    For God said, Honor thy father and thy mother: and, He that speaketh evil of father or mother, let him die the death.

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