The eye that mocks a father and scorns to obey a mother will be picked out by the ravens of the valley and eaten by the vultures.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The ravens of the valley shall pick it out — that is, the rebellious son shall die of a grievous death (Jeremiah 16:4

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The eye [that] mocketh at [his] father
At his advice, admonitions, and instructions; looks upon him with scorn and d…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Cruelty and covetousness are two daughters of the horseleech, that still cry, Give, give, and they are continually uneasy within themselve…

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