Proverbs 4:16

For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 4:16

BSB

For they cannot sleep unless they do evil; they are deprived of slumber until they make someone fall.

AKJV

For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.

CPDV

For they do not sleep, unless they have done evil. And their sleep is quickly taken away from them, unless they have overthrown.

ERV

For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.

NHEB

For they do not sleep, unless they do evil. Their sleep is taken away, unless they make someone fall.

SMT

For they slept not, if they shall not do evil; and their sleep was taken away, if they shall not cause to falter.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 4:16

FortheysleepH3462VerbnotexcepttheyhavedonemischiefH7489VerbandtheirsleepH8142Noun FeminineistakenawayH1497VerbunlesstheycausesometofallH3782Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 4:16

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

Overview of Proverbs 4:16

Summary

Wicked people relentlessly pursue corruption

Event

Description of wicked persons' behavior

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC