Proverbs 30:11

“A generation curses its father and does not bless its mother.”

Proverbs 30:11 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Proverbs 30:11, word by word

A generationדּוֹרdor

generation

The people of the same time.

Where else “dor” appears
cursesיְקַלֵּלyekalel

curse

To speak words against someone that wish him harm.

Where else “yekalel” appears
its fatherאָבִיavi

father

The man who begets a child and heads his household.

Where else “avi” appears
blessיְבָרֵךְyevarech

greet

To wish someone God's good; to greet.

Where else “yevarech” appears
its motherאִמּim

mother

The woman who gives birth to and raises her children, and who is owed honor.

Where else “im” appears

The context

10Do not slander a slave to his master, lest he curse you and you be guilty.

11 · This verse (above)

12A generation pure in its own eyes, and from its filth not washed.

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