Proverbs 20:20
“Who so curseth his father or his mother, his lampe shall be put out in obscure darkenesse.”
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Proverbs 20:20 Context
18Euery purpose is established by counsell: and with good aduice make warre. 19He that goeth about as a tale-bearer, reueileth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lippes. 20Who so curseth his father or his mother, his lampe shall be put out in obscure darkenesse. 21An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning: but the ende thereof shall not be blessed. 22Say not thou, I will recompence euil: but wait on the Lord, and he shall saue thee.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 20:20
Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.
- King James Version
He who curses his father or his mother, His lamp will go out in time of darkness.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Whoso curseth his father or his mother, His lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.
- American Standard Version (1901)
If anyone puts a curse on his father or his mother, his light will be put out in the blackest night.
- Basic English Bible
Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in the blackest darkness.
- Darby Bible
Whoever curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.
- Webster's Bible
Whoever curses his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.
- World English Bible
Whoso is vilifying his father and his mother, Extinguished is his lamp in blackness of darkness.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in the blackest darkness.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 20:20
20:20 Lamp - His name and memory shall utterly perish.