Proverbs 20:20

New Century Version

Those who curse their father or mother will be like a light going out in darkness.

Cross References

Exodus 21:17

“Anyone who says cruel things to his father or mother must be put to death.

Proverbs 30:11

“Some people curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers.

Proverbs 24:20

An evil person has nothing to hope for; the wicked will die like a flame that is put out.

Jude 1:13

They are like wild waves of the sea, tossing up their own shameful actions like foam. They are like stars that wander in the sky. A place in the blackest darkness has been kept for them forever.

Matthew 15:4

God said, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and ‘Anyone who says cruel things to his father or mother must be put to death.’

Proverbs 30:17

“If you make fun of your father and refuse to obey your mother, the birds of the valley will peck out your eyes, and the vultures will eat them.

Leviticus 20:9

“ ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death. He has cursed his father or mother, so he has brought his own death on himself.

Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and your mother so that you will live a long time in the land that the Lord your God is going to give you.

Matthew 25:8

But the foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, because our lamps are going out.’

Matthew 22:13

So the king told some servants, ‘Tie this man’s hands and feet. Throw him out into the darkness, where people will cry and grind their teeth with pain.’

Proverbs 13:9

Good people can look forward to a bright future, but the future of the wicked is like a flame going out.

Deuteronomy 27:16

“Anyone will be cursed who dishonors his father or mother.” Then all the people will say, “Amen!”

Job 18:18

They will be driven from light into darkness and chased out of the world.

Proverbs 20:21

Wealth inherited quickly in the beginning will do you no good in the end.