Proverbs 24:22
King James Version (KJV)
For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
In context
20 For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.
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?
23 These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
24 He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
Proverbs 24:22 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
- WEB World English Bible
- for their calamity will rise suddenly. Who knows what destruction may come from them both?
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- For they will bring sudden destruction. Who knows what ruin they can bring?
- ASV American Standard Version
- For their calamity shall rise suddenly; And the destruction from them both, who knoweth it?
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- For suddenly doth their calamity rise, And the ruin of them both — who knoweth!
- DBY Darby Translation
- For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
- WBS Webster Bible
- For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?