Proverbs 6:15
Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; on a sudden shall he be broken, and that without remedy.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.
In Context
14Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth evil continually; he soweth discord.
16There are six things which the LORD hateth, yea, seven which are an abomination unto Him:
Cross References
Psalms 50:22Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear in pieces, and there be none to deliver.
Proverbs 1:27When your dread cometh as a storm, and your calamity cometh on as a whirlwind; when trouble and distress come upon you.
Proverbs 29:1He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be broken, and that without remedy.
Jeremiah 19:11and shalt say unto them: Thus saith the LORD of hosts: Even so will I break this people and this city, as one breaketh a potter's vessel, that cannot be made whole again; and they shall bury in Topheth, for want of room to bury.
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 →