Proverbs 20:20

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 20:20

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Berean Standard Bible

Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness.

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KJV

King James Version

Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.

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WEB

World English Bible

Whoever curses his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Whoso curseth his father or his mother, His lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 20

¹⁸ Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.

¹⁹ He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.

²⁰ Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness.

²¹ An inheritance gained quickly will not be blessed in the end.

²² Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.

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