Proverbs 30:17
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.”
נֶשֶׁר
Eagle, vulture. Nesher. They will soar on wings like eagles. The eagle mounts up by riding the thermal currents. Waiting on God positions you for effortless soaring.
בֵּן
the young of
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בֵּן
Son. Ben. A son with full rights. You are sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. Full rights. Full access. Full inheritance.
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נַחַל
the wadi
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נַחַל
a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)
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עַיִן
an eye
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עַיִן
Eye, spring of water. Ayin. Open the eyes of my heart LORD. I lift my eyes to You who are enthroned in heaven.
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לָעַג
which it mocks
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לָעַג
to deride; by implication (as if imitating a foreigner) to speak unintelligibly
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עֹרֵב
the ravens of
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עֹרֵב
a raven (from its dusky hue)
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נָקַר
they will pluck out/ it
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נָקַר
to bore (penetrate, quarry)
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