Proverbs 24:34

So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 24:34

BSB

and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit.

AKJV

So shall your poverty come as one that travels; and your want as an armed man.

CPDV

And destitution will overtake you like a runner, and begging will overtake you like an armed man."

ERV

So shall thy poverty come as a robber; and thy want as an armed man.

NHEB

so your poverty will come as a robber, and your want as an armed man.

SMT

And thy poverty came going about, and thy want as a man of shield.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 24:34

SoshallthypovertyH7389Noun Masculine comeH935VerbasonethattravellethH1980VerbandthywantH4270Noun MasculineasanarmedH4043Noun Masculine manH376Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 24:34

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

Overview of Proverbs 24:34

Summary

Laziness results in sudden poverty attack

Event

Poverty overtaking the lazy

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC