Proverbs 30:12
The Scripture
(12) There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the author contrasts the wisdom of the righteous with the folly of the wicked, urging readers to seek knowledge and trust God. He lists the characteristics of a wise man and warns against the arrogance of the proud. The passage ends with a call to heed the counsel of the wise.
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