Proverbs 30:17

The Words of Agur · Proverbs 30:1–33
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Translations

Modern
As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it.
Traditional
The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.
Literal
The eye that mocks at a father and despises obedience to a mother—the ravens of the valley will dig it out, and the young eagles will eat it.
Latin
Oculum qui subsannat patrem, et qui despicit partum matris suæ, effodiant eum corvi de torrentibus, et comedant eum filii aquilæ!

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it.

Notes

People who are unkind to their parents may face a harsh fate (see Proverbs 10:1; 19:26; 28:24; 29:3; 30:11).

Theme notes and profiles

Children and Parents

Glossary

Agur Criminal Law and Punishment Proverbs, Book of Vulture

Topics

Burial: Lack of, a Disgrace Children Being Obedient Children: Wicked Disobedient Children Disrespectful Children Honoring Parents Mother: General Scriptures Concerning Raven: A Black Carnivorous Bird Rebellious Children Respecting your Parents The Raven: Called the Raven of the Valley The Raven: Carnivorous Valleys: Abounded With: Ravens Wicked Children: Punishment of, For: Mocking Parents