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Proverbs 30:11-17

11 “There are those who curse their fathers
and do not bless their mothers;

12 those who are pure in their own eyes
and yet are not cleansed of their filth;

13 those whose eyes are ever so haughty,
whose glances are so disdainful;

14 those whose teeth are swords
and whose jaws are set with knives
to devour the poor from the earth,
the needy from among mankind.

15 “The leech has two daughters.
‘Give! Give!’ they cry.
“There are three things that are never satisfied,
four that never say, ‘Enough!’:

16 the grave, the barren womb,
land, which is never satisfied with water,
and fire, which never says, ‘Enough!’

17 “The eye that mocks a father,
that scorns obedience to a mother,
will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley,
will be eaten by the vultures.

Cross References for Proverbs 30:11-17

Matthew 3:7 - But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing, he said t... Click to read the verse Matthew 3:7 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:7

1 Timothy 5:4 - But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their reli... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:4 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:4

Micah 7:6 - For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises up against her mother, a daughter-in-law again... Click to read the verse Micah 7:6 Click to read the verse Micah 7:6

1 Peter 2:9 - But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:9 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:9

Proverbs 30:17 - “The eye that mocks a father, that scorns obedience to a mother, will be pecked out by the rave... Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:17 Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:17

Exodus 20:12 - “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is ... Click to read the verse Exodus 20:12 Click to read the verse Exodus 20:12

Deuteronomy 27:16 - “Cursed is the man who dishonors his father or his mother.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!” Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 27:16 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 27:16

Ephesians 6:1 - Children and Parents Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:1 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:1

Colossians 3:20 - Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Click to read the verse Colossians 3:20 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:20

Leviticus 19:3 - “‘Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must observe my Sabbaths. I am the Lo... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:3 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:3

1 Timothy 5:8 - If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has d... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:8 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:8

Mark 7:10-13 - For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘Anyone who curses his father or moth... Click to read the verse Mark 7:10-13 Click to read the verse Mark 7:10-13

Matthew 15:4-6 - For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must b... Click to read the verse Matthew 15:4-6 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:4-6

Proverbs 23:22 - Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:22 Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:22

Proverbs 6:20 - Warning Against Adultery My son, keep your father’s commands and do not forsake your mother’s t... Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:20 Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:20

2 Samuel 15:3 - Then Absalom would say to him, “Look, your claims are valid and proper, but there is no represe... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:3 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:3

Exodus 21:15 - “Anyone who attacks his father or his mother must be put to death. Click to read the verse Exodus 21:15 Click to read the verse Exodus 21:15

Proverbs 20:20 - If a man curses his father or mother, his lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness. Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:20 Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:20

Malachi 1:6 - “A son honors his father, and a slave his master. If I am a father, where is the honor due me? ... Click to read the verse Malachi 1:6 Click to read the verse Malachi 1:6

Exodus 21:17 - “Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death. Click to read the verse Exodus 21:17 Click to read the verse Exodus 21:17

1 Timothy 1:9 - We also know that law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:9 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:9

Ezekiel 22:7 - In you they have treated father and mother with contempt; in you they have oppressed the alien ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:7 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:7

Jude 1:8 - In the very same way, these dreamers pollute their own bodies, reject authority and slander cel... Click to read the verse Jude 1:8 Click to read the verse Jude 1:8

Leviticus 20:9 - “‘If anyone curses his father or mother, he must be put to death. He has cursed his father or h... Click to read the verse Leviticus 20:9 Click to read the verse Leviticus 20:9

Deuteronomy 21:20-21 - They shall say to the elders, “This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious. He will not obey us... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 21:20-21 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 21:20-21

Deuteronomy 21:18 - A Rebellious Son If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mo... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 21:18 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 21:18

Proverbs 19:26 - He who robs his father and drives out his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:26 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:26

Proverbs 30:12-14 - those who are pure in their own eyes and yet are not cleansed of their filth; Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:12-14 Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:12-14