Proverbs 30:17 net — The eye that mocks at a father and despises obeying a mother– the ravens of the valley will peck it out and the young v…

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"The eye that mocks at a father and despises obeying a mother– the ravens of the valley will peck it out and the young vultures will eat it."

— Proverbs 30:17, NET Bible

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Proverbs 30 — Context

14

There is a generation whose teeth are like swords and whose molars are like knives to devour the poor from the earth and the needy from among the human race.

15

The leech has two daughters:“Give! Give!” There are three things that will never be satisfied, four that have never said,“Enough”–

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the grave, the barren womb; earth has not been satisfied with water; and fire has never said,“Enough!”

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The eye that mocks at a father and despises obeying a mother– the ravens of the valley will peck it out and the young vultures will eat it.

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There are three things that are too wonderful for me, four that I do not understand:

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the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a snake on a rock, the way of a ship in the sea, and the way of a man with a woman.

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This is the way of an adulterous woman: she has eaten and wiped her mouth and has said,“I have not done wrong.”

Proverbs 30:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 30:17 say?
Proverbs 30:17 in the NET Bible reads: “The eye that mocks at a father and despises obeying a mother– the ravens of the valley will peck it out and the young vultures will eat it.”
Where is Proverbs 30:17 in the Bible?
Proverbs 30:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 30, verse 17.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 30:17.
What translation should I read Proverbs 30:17 in?
Proverbs 30:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 30:17?
Proverbs 30:17 reads (NET): “The eye that mocks at a father and despises obeying a mother– the ravens of the valley will peck it out and the young vultures will eat it.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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