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Proverbs 30:17

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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.

Proverbs 30:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 30:17

Theological / Devotional

Mocketh at his father. Long life is promised to those who honor their parents (Ex. 20:12). Violent death with no burial is here threatened for one who breaks the commandment.

By SdaBc