Proverbs 24:22

For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 24:22

BSB

For they will bring sudden destruction. Who knows what ruin they can bring?

AKJV

For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knows the ruin of them both?

CPDV

For their perdition shall up rise suddenly. And who knows what ruin will be for each of them?

ERV

For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the destruction of them both?

NHEB

for their calamity will rise suddenly; the destruction from them both-who knows?

SMT

For suddenly shall their calamity rise, and who shall make known the misfortune of them two?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 24:22

FortheircalamityH343Noun MasculineshallriseH6965Verb suddenlyH6597andwhoknowethH3045VerbtheruinH6365Noun MasculineofthembothH8147Noun

Commentary for Proverbs 24:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 24:22

Summary

Sudden destruction awaits those rebelling authority

Event

Rebels face unexpected catastrophe

Estimated Time Period

c. 900 BC