Proverbs 20:20
Other Translations of Proverbs 20:20
New International Version
20 If someone curses their father or mother, their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.
English Standard Version
20 If one curses his father or his mother, his lamp will be put out in utter darkness.
The Message
20 Anyone who curses father and mother extinguishes light and exists benighted. The Very Steps We Take
New King James Version
20 Whoever curses his father or his mother, His lamp will be put out in deep darkness.
New Living Translation
20 If you insult your father or mother, your light will be snuffed out in total darkness.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 20:20
Commentary on Proverbs 20:20
(Read Proverbs 20:20)
An undutiful child will become very miserable. Never let him expect any peace or comfort.