Proverbs 30:12
Proverbs 30:12 Meaning and Explanation
“There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Some people consider themselves pure while remaining inwardly corrupt.
The Context of Proverbs 30:12
A generation marked by spiritual blindness and self-deception.
What Does Proverbs 30:12 Mean?
This generation suffers from self-deception—they see purity in themselves where it does not exist. Their self-assessment is flattering but false, a blindness to their own condition.
Filthiness they have not washed from suggests both inward corruption and an unwillingness or inability to cleanse themselves. They need external truth to correct their vision.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 30:12
What does Proverbs 30:12 mean?
Some people consider themselves pure while remaining inwardly corrupt.
What is the context of Proverbs 30:12?
A generation marked by spiritual blindness and self-deception.