Proverbs 20:20

New International Reader's Version

If anyone asks for bad things to happen to their father or mother, that person’s lamp will be blown out in total darkness.

Cross References

Job 18:18

They are driven from light into the place of darkness. They are thrown out of the world.

Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long time in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Exodus 21:17

“Anyone who asks for something bad to happen to their father or mother must be put to death.

Proverbs 13:9

The lights of godly people shine brightly. But the lamps of sinners are blown out.

Proverbs 20:21

Property that you claim too soon will not be blessed in the end.

Proverbs 24:20

Tomorrow evil people won’t have any hope. The lamps of sinners will be blown out.

Proverbs 30:11

“Some people curse their fathers. Others don’t bless their mothers.

Proverbs 30:17

“One person makes fun of their father. Another doesn’t honor their mother when she is old. The ravens of the valley will peck out their eyes. Then the vultures will eat them.

Leviticus 20:9

“ ‘Anyone who asks for bad things to happen to their father or mother must be put to death. They have cursed their father or mother. So anything that happens to them will be their own fault.

Matthew 15:4

God said, ‘Honor your father and mother.’ (Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16) He also said, ‘Anyone who asks for bad things to happen to their father or mother must be put to death.’ (Exodus 21:17; Leviticus 20:9)

Matthew 22:13

“Then the king told his slaves, ‘Tie up his hands and feet. Throw him outside into the darkness. Out there people will weep and grind their teeth.’

Matthew 25:8

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

Deuteronomy 27:16

“May anyone who brings shame on their father or mother be under the Lord’s curse.” Then all the people will say, “Amen!”

Jude 1:13

They are like wild waves of the sea. Their shame rises up like foam. They are like falling stars. God has reserved a place of very black darkness for them forever.