Translations
Modern
There is a generation of those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers.
Traditional
There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.
Literal
A generation lightly esteems its father, and does not bless its mother.
Latin
Generatio quæ patri suo maledicit, et quæ matri suæ non benedicit;
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
There is a generation of those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers.
Notes
These verses describe traits that wise people dislike. Fools:
Disrespect their parents (Proverbs 10:1; 20:20; Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16)
Deceive themselves (Proverbs 8:7)
Think they are clean when they are not (Proverbs 20:9)
Are proud (Proverbs 6:17–18; 11:2; 13:10; 15:33; 16:18; 18:12; 19:20; 29:23)
Hurt others with their words (teeth like swords, see Proverbs 25:18)
Harm the poor (Proverbs 3:27; 11:24; 28:27; 29:7, 14)
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Children: Wicked Mother: General Scriptures Concerning Wicked Children with Regard to Parents: Curse Them