Proverbs 30:12

There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 30:12

BSB

There is a generation of those who are pure in their own eyes and yet unwashed of their filth.

AKJV

There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.

CPDV

There is a generation which seems pure to themselves, and yet they are not even washed from their filthiness.

ERV

There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes; and yet are not washed from their filthiness.

NHEB

There is a generation that is pure in their own eyes, yet are not washed from their filthiness.

SMT

A generation pure in its eyes, and not washed from its finding.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 30:12

ThereisagenerationH1755Noun MasculinethatarepureH2889AdjectiveintheirowneyesH5869NounandyetisnotwashedH7364VerbfromtheirfilthinessH6675Noun Feminine

Commentary for Proverbs 30:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 30:12

Summary

Generation views itself as pure but is filthy

Event

Critique of self-righteous generation

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC