Proverbs 24:22
For their calamity rises suddenly, || And the ruin of them both—who knows!
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
In Context
21Fear YHWH, my son, and the king, || Do not mix yourself up with changers,
23These are also for the wise: [It] is not good to discern faces in judgment.
Cross References
1 Samuel 31:1And the Philistines are fighting against Israel, and the men of Israel flee from the face of the Philistines, and fall wounded in Mount Gilboa,
2 Samuel 18:8and the battle there is scattered over the face of all the land, and the forest multiplies to devour among the people more than those whom the sword has devoured in that day.
2 Chronicles 13:16And the sons of Israel flee from the face of Judah, and God gives them into their hand,
Proverbs 6:15Therefore his calamity comes suddenly, || He is broken instantly—and no healing.
Proverbs 20:2The fear of a king [is] a growl as of a young lion, || He who is causing him to be angry is wronging his soul.
Hosea 5:11Ephraim is oppressed, broken in judgment, || When he pleased he went after the command.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 24:22-23
Counsel to Magistrates. 21 My son, fear thou the Lord and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: 22 For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both? Note, 1. Religion and loyalty must go together. As men, it is our duty to honour our Creator, to worship and reverence him, and to be always in his fear; as members of a community, incorporated for mutual benefit, it is our duty to be faithful and dutiful to the government God has set over us, Rom. xiii. 1, 2 . Those… Read the whole commentary →