Proverbs 30:13
“There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.”
Proverbs 30:13 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- A generation, whose eyes are lofty, and their eyelids lifted up on high.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- There is a generation, oh how lofty are their eyes! And their eyelids are lifted up.
- DARBYDarby
- there is a generation, how lofty are their eyes, how their eyelids are lifted up!
- WEBThe World English Bible
- There is a generation, oh how lofty are their eyes! Their eyelids are lifted up.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- A generation ; how high are their eyes, Yea, their eyelids are lifted up.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- There is a generation, oh, how proud are their eyes! Their eyelids are lifted high.
Context: Proverbs 30
11There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.
12There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.
13There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.
14There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men.
15The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough:
About Proverbs 30: Words of Agur
Proverbs 30 is a collection of wise sayings and reflections attributed to Agur, the son of Jakeh. Agur expresses his humility and dependence on God, as well as his observations about the wonder and complexity of the world and the importance of living with integrity.
Commentary
This chapter of Proverbs is a beautiful and refreshing perspective on wisdom. Agur's recognition of his own limitations and need for God's guidance is a reminder that true wisdom requires humility and a constant seeking of truth. His reflections on the intricacies of creation and the mysteries of life inspire a sense of wonder and awe. And his insistence on honesty and justice reminds us of the importance of living with integrity, even in a world full of complexity and deception. Overall, Proverbs 30 offers a powerful meditation on the nature of wisdom and the virtues that lead to a meaningful life.