Proverbs 6:15
To such a one his destruction shall presently come, and he shall suddenly be destroyed, and shall no longer have any remedy.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.
In Context
14With a wicked heart he deviseth evil, and at all times he soweth discord.
16Six things there are, which the Lord hateth, and the seventh his soul detesteth:
Cross References
Psalms 50:22Understand these things, you that forget God; lest he snatch you away, and there be none to deliver you.
Proverbs 1:27When sudden calamity shall fall on you, and destruction, as a tempest, shall be at hand: when tribulation and distress shall come upon you:
Proverbs 29:1The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
Jeremiah 19:11And thou shalt say to them: Thus saith the Lord of hosts: even so will I break this people, and this city, as the potter's vessel is broken, which cannot be made whole again: and they shall be buried in Topheth, because there is no other place to bury in.
1 Thessalonians 5:3For when they shall say, peace and security; then shall sudden destruction come upon them, as the pains upon her that is with child, and they shall not escape.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 6:13-20
The Seven Abominations. 12 A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth. 13 He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers; 14 Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord. 15 Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy. 16 These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that… Read the whole commentary →