Proverbs 30 · Verse 11

Proverbs 30:11

There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.
Proverbs 30:11, King James Version

Proverbs 30:11 in other translations

BSBThere is a generation of those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers.
WEBThere is a generation that curses their father, and doesn’t bless their mother.
ASVThere is a generation that curse their father, And bless not their mother.
YLTA generation is, that lightly esteemeth their father, And their mother doth not bless.
DARBYThere is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother;
BBEThere is a generation who put a curse on their father, and do not give a blessing to their mother.
WebsterThere is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.

What does Proverbs 30:11 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 30:11-14
11-14. Four kinds of hateful persons--(1) graceless children, (2) hypocrites, (3) the proud, (4) cruel oppressors (compare on Pr 30:14; Psa 14:4; 52:2)--are now illustrated; (1) Pr 30:15, 16, the insatiability of prodigal children and their fate; (2) Pr 30:17, hypocrisy, or the concealment of real character; (3 and 4) Pr 30:18-20, various examples of pride and oppression.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 11 There is a generation - There are such persons in the world. In this and the three following verses the wise man points out four grand evils that prevailed in his time. The first, Those who not only did not honor, but who evil-treated, their parents.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Proverbs 30:11-14
In every age there are monsters of ingratitude who ill-treat their parents. Many persuade themselves they are holy persons, whose hearts are full of sin, and who practise secret wickedness. There are others whose lofty pride is manifest. There have also been cruel monsters in every age.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Proverbs 30:11 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

דּ֭וֹרDora generationH1755
אָבִ֣יו'a.Vivfather itsH1
יְקַלֵּ֑לye.ka.Lelit cursesH7043
וְאֶת\־ve.'Etand <obj.>H853
אִ֝מּ֗וֹ'i.Momother itsH517
לֹ֣אlo'notH3808
יְבָרֵֽךְ\׃ye.va.Rekhit blessesH1288

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Proverbs 30:11

  • Proverbs 20:20

    Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.

  • Deuteronomy 27:16

    Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.

  • Proverbs 30:17

    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.

  • Exodus 21:17

    And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death.

  • Proverbs 30:12-14

    There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness. There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up. There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men.

  • Leviticus 20:9

    For every one that curseth his father or his mother shall be surely put to death: he hath cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon him.

  • Deuteronomy 21:20-21

    And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard. And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.

  • 1 Timothy 5:8

    But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

  • 1 Timothy 5:4

    But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

  • Mark 7:10-13

    For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death: But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; he shall be free. And ye suffer him no more to do ought for his father or his mother; Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.

  • Matthew 15:4-6

    For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death. But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.

  • 1 Peter 2:9

    But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
a generation.
12-14; Mt 3:7; 1Pe 2:9
that curseth.
17; 20:20; Le 20:9; De 21:20,21; 27:16; Mt 15:4-6; Mr 7:10-13
doth.
1Ti 5:4,8

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Context

  • Proverbs 30:10

    Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.

  • Proverbs 30:11

    There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.

  • Proverbs 30:12

    There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.

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Proverbs 30:11 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Hay generación que maldice á su padre, y á su madre no bendice.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Il est une génération qui maudit son père et qui ne bénit pas sa mère,
German
Elberfelder 1871		Ein Geschlecht, das seinem Vater flucht und seine Mutter nicht segnet;
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Generatio quæ patri suo maledicit, et quæ matri suæ non benedicit;