KJV ORIGINAL
There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
There is a generation that curses their father and refuses to honor their mother.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse warns about people who dishonor and speak badly about their parents instead of showing them respect.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Agur's wisdom sayings in Proverbs 30, where he describes four types of troubling generations. In ancient Hebrew culture, honoring parents was considered foundational to a stable society and was even commanded in the Ten Commandments. Cursing one's parents was seen as a serious moral failure that would bring consequences to both individuals and communities.
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