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And their eyelids are lifted up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/30.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is a kind—oh how lofty are his eyes! And his eyelids are raised <i>in arrogance.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/30.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />There is a kind— oh how lofty are his eyes! And his eyelids are raised in arrogance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/30.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />There is a kind—oh how lofty are his eyes! And his eyelids are raised <i>in arrogance.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/30.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />There is a generation—oh how haughty are its eyes! And its eyelids are lifted up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/30.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />There is a generation (class of people)—oh, how lofty are their eyes! And their eyelids are raised <i>in arrogance.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/30.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is a generation—how haughty its eyes and pretentious its looks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/30.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is a generation—how haughty its eyes and pretentious its looks. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/30.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />There is a generation, oh how lofty are their eyes! And their eyelids are lifted up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/30.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Some people are stuck-up and act like snobs; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/30.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />There is a generation, Oh how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/30.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A certain kind of person looks around arrogantly and is conceited.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/30.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />There are people who think they are so good--oh, how good they think they are! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/30.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Some people —what an arrogant look they have!— raise their eyebrows haughtily.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/30.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is a generation?how haughty are their eyes and pretentious are their glances?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/30.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />There is a generation whose eyes are so lofty, and whose eyelids are lifted up disdainfully. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/30.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />There is a generation, oh how lofty are their eyes. Their eyelids are lifted up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/30.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/30.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />There is a generation, oh how lofty are their eyes! Their eyelids are lifted up. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/30.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A generation—how high are their eyes, "" Indeed, their eyelids are lifted up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/30.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A generation -- how high are their eyes, Yea, their eyelids are lifted up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/30.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />A generation, how its eyes were raised up and its eyelashes will be lifted up.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/30.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />A generation, whose eyes are lofty, and their eyelids lifted up on high. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/30.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />There is a generation, whose eyes have been elevated, and their eyelids are lifted on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/30.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />There are some—how haughty their eyes! how overbearing their glance! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/30.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />There are those—how lofty are their eyes, how high their eyelids lift!—<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/30.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />There is a generation. O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/30.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />A generation: how haughty are its eyes and its eyelids raised!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/30.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />There is a generation, Oh how lofty are their eyes! And their eyelids are lifted up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/30.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />A wicked generation have lofty eyes, and exalt themselves with their eyelids.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/30-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=6243" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/30.htm">The Words of Agur</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>There is a generation of those who are pure in their own eyes and yet unwashed of their filth. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1755.htm" title="1755: dō·wr (N-ms) -- Period, generation, dwelling. Or dor; from duwr; properly, a revolution of time, i.e. An age or generation; also a dwelling.">There is a generation—</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: māh- (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">how</a> <a href="/hebrew/7311.htm" title="7311: rā·mū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To be high or exalted, rise. A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise.">haughty</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nāw (N-cdc:: 3ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">are their eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: yin·nā·śê·’ū (V-Nifal-Imperf-3mp) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">and pretentious</a> <a href="/hebrew/6079.htm" title="6079: wə·‘ap̄·‘ap·pāw (Conj-w:: N-mdc:: 3ms) -- Eyelid. From uwph; an eyelash; figuratively, morning ray.">are their glances—</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>there is a generation whose teeth are swords and whose jaws are knives, devouring the oppressed from the earth and the needy from among men.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-11.htm">Isaiah 2:11-12</a></span><br />The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a></span><br />But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/3-16.htm">Isaiah 3:16</a></span><br />The LORD also says: “Because the daughters of Zion are haughty—walking with heads held high and wanton eyes, prancing and skipping as they go, jingling the bracelets on their ankles—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-9.htm">Luke 18:9-14</a></span><br />To some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt, He also told this parable: / “Two men went up to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. / The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men—swindlers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/101-5.htm">Psalm 101:5</a></span><br />Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/5-15.htm">Isaiah 5:15</a></span><br />So mankind will be brought low, and each man humbled; the arrogant will lower their eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Romans 12:16</a></span><br />Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/obadiah/1-3.htm">Obadiah 1:3-4</a></span><br />The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ / Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a></span><br />For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/10-12.htm">Isaiah 10:12</a></span><br />So when the Lord has completed all His work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for the fruit of his arrogant heart and the proud look in his eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-7.htm">1 Corinthians 4:7</a></span><br />For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/28-17.htm">Ezekiel 28:17</a></span><br />Your heart grew proud of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor; so I cast you to the earth; I made you a spectacle before kings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3</a></span><br />Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/6-17.htm">Proverbs 6:17</a></b></br> A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/21-4.htm">Proverbs 21:4</a></b></br> An high look, and a proud heart, <i>and</i> the plowing of the wicked, <i>is</i> sin.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/101-5.htm">Psalm 101:5</a></b></br> Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/21-24.htm">Arrogance</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-1.htm">Brows</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-25.htm">Eyelids</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-12.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-9.htm">Full</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-12.htm">Generation</a> <a href="/songs/2-9.htm">Glances</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-24.htm">Haughty</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/139-6.htm">Lofty</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-23.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-19.htm">Raised</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/2-17.htm">Arrogance</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-8.htm">Brows</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-18.htm">Eyelids</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-10.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-15.htm">Full</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-14.htm">Generation</a> <a href="/songs/2-9.htm">Glances</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-8.htm">Haughty</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-19.htm">High</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-11.htm">Lofty</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-8.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/songs/5-13.htm">Raised</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 30</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/30-1.htm">Agur's confession of his faith</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/30-7.htm">The two points of his prayer</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/30-10.htm">The meanest are not to be wronged</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/30-11.htm">Four wicked generations</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/30-15.htm">Four things insatiable</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/30-24.htm">four things exceeding wise</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/30-29.htm">Four things stately</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/30-32.htm">Wrath is to be prevented</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/30.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/30.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>There is a generation—</b><br>This phrase introduces a specific group of people characterized by certain behaviors or attitudes. In biblical context, "generation" often refers to a group of people living at the same time, but it can also imply a type of people with shared characteristics. This echoes the recurring theme in Proverbs of contrasting the wise and the foolish. The term "generation" can also be seen in other scriptures, such as in <a href="/matthew/12-39.htm">Matthew 12:39</a>, where Jesus refers to a "wicked and adulterous generation," highlighting a pattern of behavior that is contrary to God's ways.<p><b>how haughty are their eyes</b><br>Haughtiness, or pride, is a significant theme throughout the Bible, often associated with a rejection of God and His commandments. The eyes are frequently used metaphorically to represent one's perspective or attitude. In <a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-17</a>, haughty eyes are listed among the things the Lord detests. This phrase suggests an arrogance that elevates oneself above others, contrary to the humility that is a hallmark of godly wisdom. The cultural context of the ancient Near East often viewed pride as a precursor to downfall, as seen in the story of King Nebuchadnezzar in <a href="/daniel/4.htm">Daniel 4</a>.<p><b>and pretentious are their glances—</b><br>Pretentiousness implies a false display of importance or worth. This behavior is condemned in scripture as it often leads to deceit and hypocrisy. The glances, like the eyes, symbolize one's outlook and interactions with others. In the New Testament, Jesus warns against such hypocrisy in <a href="/matthew/23-5.htm">Matthew 23:5-7</a>, where the Pharisees are criticized for their outward displays of piety that mask inner corruption. This phrase serves as a warning against superficiality and the dangers of valuing appearance over substance, a theme that resonates throughout biblical teachings on integrity and authenticity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/agur.htm">Agur</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/proverbs/30.htm">Proverbs 30</a>, Agur son of Jakeh, is a figure about whom little is known. His words are considered wise sayings and are included in the Book of Proverbs.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_generation.htm">The Generation</a></b><br>This refers to a group of people characterized by pride and arrogance. It is not limited to a specific time or place but is a recurring theme throughout human history.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_proverbs.htm">The Book of Proverbs</a></b><br>A collection of wise sayings and teachings attributed primarily to Solomon, but also includes contributions from other wise men like Agur.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride.htm">The Danger of Pride</a></b><br>Pride is a sin that leads to downfall. It blinds individuals to their faults and distances them from God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_arrogance_in_ourselves.htm">Recognizing Arrogance in Ourselves</a></b><br>Self-examination is crucial. We must be vigilant in identifying and confessing prideful attitudes in our own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_humility.htm">Cultivating Humility</a></b><br>Humility is the antidote to pride. We should strive to develop a humble heart, recognizing our dependence on God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_our_attitude_on_others.htm">The Impact of Our Attitude on Others</a></b><br>Our demeanor affects those around us. A humble and gracious attitude can be a powerful witness to others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_generational_cycle_of_pride.htm">The Generational Cycle of Pride</a></b><br>Each generation faces the temptation of pride. It is important to teach and model humility to the next generation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_30.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 30</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_in_the_old_testament_canon.htm">What does 'God opposes the proud' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'this_generation'.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'This generation will not pass'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_mark_13_30_with_time_passed.htm">In Mark 13:30, Jesus says 'this generation shall not pass' before these events happen; how do we reconcile this statement with the centuries that have passed?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_jesus_expect_the_world_to_end_soon.htm">Why do Jesus' statements about the end times suggest he expected the world to end in his generation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/30.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">A generation, oh, how lofty are their eyes!</span> The third sin is pride and arrogance (see on Proverbs 6:17; 21:4). "Lord," said the psalmist, "my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty" (<a href="/psalms/131-1.htm">Psalm 131:1</a>). The prophet rebukes "the stout heart of the King of Assyria and the glory of his high looks" (<a href="/isaiah/10-12.htm">Isaiah 10:12</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Their eyelids are lifted up;</span> in supercilious disdain. "Inde Proverbio dicimus," says Erasmus ('Adag.'), "attolli supercilium, fastidium indicantes" (<span class="accented">s</span>.<span class="accented">v</span>. "Arrogantia"). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/30-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">There is a generation—</span><br /><span class="heb">דּ֭וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(dō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1755.htm">Strong's 1755: </a> </span><span class="str2">A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling</span><br /><br /><span class="word">how</span><br /><span class="heb">מָה־</span> <span class="translit">(māh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> </span><span class="str2">What?, what!, indefinitely what</span><br /><br /><span class="word">haughty</span><br /><span class="heb">רָמ֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(rā·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7311.htm">Strong's 7311: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be high actively, to rise, raise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are their eyes,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵינָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and pretentious</span><br /><span class="heb">יִנָּשֵֽׂאוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yin·nā·śê·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lift, carry, take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are their glances—</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝עַפְעַפָּ֗יו</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ap̄·‘ap·pāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - mdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6079.htm">Strong's 6079: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eyelash, morning ray</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/30-13.htm">Proverbs 30:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/30-13.htm">Proverbs 30:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/30-13.htm">Proverbs 30:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/30-13.htm">Proverbs 30:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/30-13.htm">Proverbs 30:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/30-13.htm">Proverbs 30:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/30-13.htm">Proverbs 30:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/30-13.htm">Proverbs 30:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/30-13.htm">Proverbs 30:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/30-13.htm">Proverbs 30:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/30-13.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 30:13 There is a generation oh how lofty (Prov. 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