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Proverbs 30:11

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30:11There is a generation29 who curse their fathers

and do not bless their mothers.30

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Footnotes

  1. 29 The next four verses all start with the Hebrew expression translated “There is a generation.” This is a series of denunciations of things that are dangerous in society without mentioning specific punishments or proscriptions. The word “generation” as used in this passage refers to a class or group of people.
  2. 30 The first observation is that there is a segment in society that lacks respect for parents. This uses the antonyms “curse” and [not] “bless” to make the point. To “curse” a parent could include treating them lightly, defaming them, or showing disrespect in general. To “bless” would mean to honor, respect, or enrich in some way, which is what should be done (e.g., Exod 21:17; Prov 20:20).

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

There are those who curse their fathers

and do not bless their mothers.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

“There are those who curse their fathers

and do not bless their mothers;

CSBChristian Standard Bible

There is a generation that curses its father

and does not bless its mother.

NLTNew Living Translation

Some people curse their father

and do not thank their mother.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

There is a generation that will curse its father,

and its mother it will not bless.

KJV 1900King James Version

There is a generation that curseth their father,

And doth not bless their mother.