Proverbs 30:11
There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.
Cross-reference
Proverbs 30:17 elaborates on the same theme: mocking a parent brings severe punishment, directly reinforcing the warning against cursing parents.
Verses 12-14 continue the same list of sinful generations, describing self-righteousness, pride, and greed — all linked to the dishonor in verse 11.
Proverbs 20:20 repeats the same warning: cursing father or mother leads to darkness — a direct parallel to the sin listed here.
Proverbs 23:22 urges listening to and not despising parents—contrast to the curse in 30:11.
Proverbs 19:26 describes violence against parents—directly parallel to cursing them.
1 Timothy 5:4 instructs children to repay parents with piety, contrasting the cursing generation here.
Mark 7:10-13 similarly cites the honor command and criticizes those who nullify it, echoing the same dishonor.
Matthew 15:4-6 cites the command to honor parents, contrasting the generation that curses them instead.
Deuteronomy 27:16 pronounces a curse on anyone who dishonors parents, directly paralleling the generation cursed here.
Leviticus 20:9 gives the legal penalty for cursing parents — death — showing the severity behind the proverb’s condemnation.
Deuteronomy 21:18 describes a rebellious son who disobeys parents, paralleling the cursing generation.
Ezekiel 22:7 condemns contempt for father and mother—same sin as cursing them in 30:11.
Micah 7:6 describes sons treating fathers with contempt—parallel to the generational curse in 30:11.
Leviticus 19:3 commands revering parents, the opposite of the cursing generation.
Exodus 21:17 condemns cursing parents, exactly matching the sin of this generation.
Ephesians 6:1 commands obedience to parents—opposite of the cursing rebuked in 30:11.
Colossians 3:20 commands children to obey parents—contrast to the curse in 30:11.
1 Timothy 1:9 lists striking parents among lawless acts—directly parallel to cursing them in 30:11.
Exodus 20:12 commands honoring parents, directly opposing the cursing described here.
Malachi 1:6 uses the parent-child honor relationship to rebuke disrespect toward God—echoing 30:11's theme.