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Proverbs 24:22 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: King James Version
" For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both? "
Proverbs 24:22
Verse in Context
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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
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Proverbs 24:1
"Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire"
Proverbs 24:2
"For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief."
Proverbs 24:3
"Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:"
Proverbs 24:4
"And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches."
Proverbs 24:5
"A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength."
Proverbs 24:6
"For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety."
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