Proverbs 30:11
There is a generation that curses their father, 2 and does not bless their mother. 1
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In The King James Version
There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.
In Context
10“Don’t slander a servant to his master, 2 lest he curse you, and you be held condemned guilty. 1
12There is a generation that is pure in their own eyes, 2 yet are not washed from their filthiness. 1
Cross References
Leviticus 20:9“‘For everyone who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death: + 20:9. Quoted in Matt 15:4; Mark 7:10 he has cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon him.
Deuteronomy 27:16‘Cursed is he who dishonors his father or his mother.’ All the people shall say, ‘ Amen ·So be it·.’
Proverbs 23:22Sh'ma ·Hear obey· your father who gave you life, 2 and don’t despise your mother when she is old. 1
Proverbs 30:17“The eye that mocks at his father, 2 and scorns obedience to his mother: 2 the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, 2 the young eagles shall eat it. 1
Matthew 15:4For God enjoins these words, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ + 15:4. Quoted from Ex 20:12, 21:12; Deut 5:16 and, ‘He who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ + 15:4. Quoted from Ex 21:17; Lev 20:9; Prov 20:20
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 30:11-15
Four Wicked Generations. 10 Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty. 11 There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother. 12 There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness. 13 There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up. 14 There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the… Read the whole commentary →