Proverbs 30:17
The Scripture
(17) 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.
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 30:11Proverbs 20:20Proverbs 23:22Genesis 9:21Genesis 9:22Genesis 9:23Genesis 9:24Genesis 9:25Genesis 9:26Genesis 9:27Leviticus 20:9Deuteronomy 21:18
Related verses (shared words)
Luke 12:53Luke 6:42Luke 10:16Matthew 2:13Matthew 2:20Deuteronomy 22:6