Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 30:17 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Proverbs 30:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 30 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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. the valley: or, the brook”
Proverbs 30:17 (KJV)
Commentary on 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. This standalone proverb interrupts the numerical sayings with graphic warning against parental dishonor. The ayin (עַיִן, eye) that tilag (תִּלְעַג, mocks) at father and tivuz (תָּבוּז, despises) obeying mother will be devoured by orevim (עֹרְבִים, ravens) and benei-nesher (בְּנֵי־נֶשֶׁר, young eagles).The eye symbolizes attitude—contemptuous glances, rolling eyes, sneering looks that express disdain. Mocking (laag) means to deride, scorn, treat w...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 30:17
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“who will not obey the voice of his father”
“and don't despise your mother when she is old.”
“and doesn't bless their mother.”
“I may not wait thus with you. He took three darts in his hand”
“And he drank of the wine”
“his lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.”
“Come to me”
“and to the animals of the earth; and there shall be none to frighten them away.”
“and spread it for her on the rock”