Proverbs 6:11

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 6:11

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 then destitution will meet with you, like a traveler, and poverty, like an armed man. Yet truly, if you would be diligent, then your harvest will arrive like a fountain, and destitution will flee far from you.

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 scarcity as an armed man.

SMT

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

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 6:11

SoshallthypovertyH7389Noun Masculine comeH935VerbasonethattravellethH1980VerbandthywantH4270Noun MasculineasanarmedH4043Noun Masculine manH376Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 6:11

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

Overview of Proverbs 6:11

Summary

Laziness inevitably produces poverty and deprivation

Event

Consequence of slothfulness

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC