Proverbs 24:22

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American King James Version (AKJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

For their calamity shall rise suddenly; And the destruction from them both, who knoweth it?

Basic English Translation (BBE)

For their downfall will come suddenly; and who has knowledge of the destruction of those in high positions?

Webster's Revision

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

World English Bible

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

English Revised Version (ERV)

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

Bible > Proverbs > Proverbs 24 > Proverbs 24:22

Clarke's Proverbs 24:22 Bible Commentary

The ruin of them both? - Of them who do not fear the Lord; and of them that do not reverence the King.

Barnes's Proverbs 24:22 Bible Commentary

Both - Those who fear not God, and those who fear not the king.

Wesley's Proverbs 24:22 Bible Commentary

24:22 Who knoweth - Who can conceive how sore and sudden will be the ruin of them that fear not God, and the king.