Guard Against Contempt (Proverbs 30:17)
Proverbs
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— PROVERBS 30:17
"The eye that mocks a father, that scorns an aged mother, will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley, will be eaten by the vultures."
Modern Translation & Meaning
"Disrespecting the parents who raised us leads to profound moral decay and natural ruin."
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