Proverbs 28:24

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Whoever robs his father or mother and says, 'There is no wrong in it,' is a companion to a destroyer.

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  • Prov 18:9 : 9 A lazy person in his work is a brother to a destroyer.
  • Prov 19:26 : 26 Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and disgrace.
  • Prov 28:7 : 7 A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.
  • Matt 15:4-6 : 4 For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Whoever speaks evil of father or mother must be put to death.’ 5 But you say that if anyone declares to their father or mother, ‘What you would have received from me is a gift devoted to God,’ 6 they are not to honor their father or mother with it. Thus you nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition.
  • Judg 17:2 : 2 He said to his mother, 'The eleven hundred pieces of silver that were taken from you, about which you uttered a curse and even spoke it in my hearing—look, the silver is with me; I took it.' And his mother said, 'May the LORD bless my son!'
  • Prov 13:20 : 20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.

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  • 78%

    26 Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and disgrace.

    27 Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

  • 24 Whoever partners with a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse but does not testify.

  • 15 Anyone who strikes his father or mother shall surely be put to death.

  • 16 Cursed is anyone who dishonors his father or mother. Then all the people shall say, 'Amen.'

  • 7 A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.

  • 11 There is a generation that curses its father and does not bless its mother.

  • Matt 15:4-6
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    73%

    4 For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Whoever speaks evil of father or mother must be put to death.’

    5 But you say that if anyone declares to their father or mother, ‘What you would have received from me is a gift devoted to God,’

    6 they are not to honor their father or mother with it. Thus you nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition.

  • 73%

    20 Whoever curses their father or mother, their lamp will be extinguished in utter darkness.

    21 An inheritance gained hastily at the beginning will not be blessed at the end.

  • 17 Anyone who curses his father or mother shall surely be put to death.

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

  • 10 Suppose he has a violent son who sheds blood or does any of these evil things,

  • 7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away because they refuse to act justly.

  • 22 Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

  • 9 Anyone who curses his father or mother shall surely be put to death. He has cursed his father or mother; his blood is upon him.

  • 71%

    18 If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father or mother, and they discipline him but he will not listen to them,

    19 his father and mother are to take hold of him and bring him to the elders at the gate of his city.

  • 20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

  • 5 Whoever mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.

  • Ps 50:19-20
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    19 You let your mouth speak evil, and your tongue devises deceit.

    20 You sit and speak against your brother; you slander your own mother's son.

  • 9 A lazy person in his work is a brother to a destroyer.

  • 23 For the LORD will plead their case and will rob of life those who rob them.

  • Prov 6:19-20
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    70%

    19 a false witness who pours out lies, and one who stirs up conflict among brothers.

    20 My son, keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

  • 25 A greedy person stirs up conflict, but the one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

  • 24 Whoever spares the rod hates their child, but the one who loves their child is diligent to discipline them.

  • 14 Now suppose this person has a son who sees all the sins his father has committed. Though he sees them, he does not do such things:

  • 8 Listen, my son, to your father's instruction, and do not forsake your mother's teaching,

  • 18 But his father, because he practiced extortion, robbed his own people, and did what was not good among them—behold, he will die for his iniquity.

  • 25 A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the mother who bore him.

  • 16 One who oppresses the poor to increase their wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich will both come to poverty.

  • 5 He informs his friends for a portion, but the eyes of his children will fail.

  • 27 You would even cast lots over the fatherless and barter away your friend.

  • 30 Men do not despise a thief if he steals to satisfy his hunger when he is starving.

  • 23 Whoever rebukes a person will find favor afterward, more than one who flatters with the tongue.

  • Mark 7:10-12
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    10 For Moses said, 'Honor your father and your mother,' and, 'Whoever speaks evil of father or mother must be put to death.'

    11 But you say, 'If anyone says to his father or mother, "Whatever help you might have received from me is Corban"' (that is, devoted to God),

    12 then you no longer permit him to do anything for his father or mother.

  • 5 A fool despises his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction is wise.

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    19 Whoever loves transgression loves strife; whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.

    20 A crooked heart will not find good, and the one with a deceitful tongue will fall into trouble.

  • 18 Discipline your son while there is hope, and do not desire his death.

  • 16 Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well for you in the land the LORD your God is giving you.

  • 12 Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

  • 19 'Honor your father and your mother,' and 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"

  • 41 You have broken through all his walls; you have reduced his strongholds to ruins.