Proverbs 20:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 20:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 20:20 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness. lamp: or, candle" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 20:20 — KJV
“Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness. lamp: or, candle”
— Proverbs 20:20 (KJV)
Proverbs 20:20 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 20:20
“And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death. curseth: or, revileth”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:20: curseth, father, mother
“For every one that curseth his father or his mother shall be surely put to death: he hath cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon him.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:20: curseth, father, mother
“For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:20: whoso, curseth, father
“And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:20: father, mother, put
“And she shall put the raiment of her captivity from off her, and shall remain in thine house, and bewail her father and her mother a full month: and after that thou shalt go in unto her, and be her husband, and she shall be thy wife.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 20:20: father, mother, put
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