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Proverbs 20:20
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If someone curses their father or mother, their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.
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Proverbs 20:20 in Other Translations
KJV
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Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.
ESV
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If one curses his father or his mother, his lamp will be put out in utter darkness.
NLT
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If you insult your father or mother, your light will be snuffed out in total darkness.
MSG
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Anyone who curses father and mother extinguishes light and exists benighted. The Very Steps We Take
CSB
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Whoever curses his father or mother- his lamp will go out in deep darkness.
Proverbs 20:20 In-Context
18
Plans are established by seeking advice; so if you wage war, obtain guidance.
19
A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.
20
If someone curses their father or mother, their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.
21
An inheritance claimed too soon will not be blessed at the end.
22
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you.
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1.
Proverbs 30:11
2.
Exodus 21:17
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Job 18:5
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