Proverbs 24:22
Proverbs 24:22 in Multiple Translations
For they will bring sudden destruction. Who knows what ruin they can bring?
For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
For their calamity shall rise suddenly; And the destruction from them both, who knoweth it?
For their downfall will come suddenly; and who has knowledge of the destruction of those in high positions?
for disaster will suddenly fall on them. Who knows how the Lord and king will punish them?
For their destruction shall rise suddenly, and who knoweth the ruine of them both?
For suddenly doth their calamity rise, And the ruin of them both — who knoweth!
for their calamity will rise suddenly. Who knows what destruction may come from them both?
For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
For their destruction shall rise suddenly: and who knoweth the ruin of both?
because those people will suddenly experience disasters; and no one knows [RHQ] what great disasters that God or the king can cause to happen to them.
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Proverbs 24:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
פִ֭תְאֹם
יָק֣וּם
אֵידָ֑/ם
וּ/פִ֥יד
שְׁ֝נֵי/הֶ֗ם
מִ֣י
יוֹדֵֽעַ
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
פִ֭תְאֹם
pithʼôwm
H6597
suddenly
Adv
יָק֣וּם
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
אֵידָ֑/ם
ʼêyd
H343
calamity
N-ms | Suff
וּ/פִ֥יד
pîyd
H6365
disaster
Conj | N-ms
שְׁ֝נֵי/הֶ֗ם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj | Suff
מִ֣י
mîy
H4310
who?
Part
יוֹדֵֽעַ
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Qal
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 24:22
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
פִ֭תְאֹם
pithʼôwm
H6597
"suddenly"
Adv
This word means happening suddenly or quickly, like an unexpected event. It is used in the Bible to describe surprising things that happen to people like Jacob and Joseph.
Definition: adv 1) suddenly, surprisingly subst 2) suddenness
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: straightway, sudden(-ly). See also: Numbers 6:9; Proverbs 7:22; Psalms 64:5.
יָק֣וּם
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
אֵידָ֑/ם
ʼêyd
H343
"calamity"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means calamity or disaster, and can also mean oppression or misfortune. It's used in the Bible to describe difficult times, like in the book of Job.
Definition: 1) distress, burden, calamity 1a) burden (of the righteous) 1b) calamity (of nation) 1c) disaster (of wicked) 1d) day of calamity
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: calamity, destruction. See also: Deuteronomy 32:35; Proverbs 6:15; Psalms 18:19.
וּ/פִ֥יד
pîyd
H6365
"disaster"
Conj | N-ms
This Hebrew word means disaster or ruin, describing a state of destruction. It is used in various KJV translations, including destruction and ruin.
Definition: ruin, disaster, destruction
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: destruction, ruin. See also: Job 30:24; Job 31:29; Proverbs 24:22.
שְׁ֝נֵי/הֶ֗ם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj | Suff
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
מִ֣י
mîy
H4310
"who?"
Part
This word is used to ask questions like who, whose, or whom. It can also be used to express a wish, like would that or whoever. It appears in many forms throughout the Bible, often in phrases like O that or what.
Definition: who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Usage: Occurs in 342 OT verses. KJV: any (man), [idiom] he, [idiom] him, [phrase] O that! what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), [phrase] would to God. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Samuel 15:4; Psalms 4:7.
יוֹדֵֽעַ
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Qal
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
Study Notes — Proverbs 24:22
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- Proverbs 24:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 24:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 24:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 24:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 24:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 24:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 24:22
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 24:22
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 24:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 24:22
- Sermons on Proverbs 24:22
Context — Saying 30
20For the evil man has no future; the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished.
21My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious.
22For they will bring sudden destruction. Who knows what ruin they can bring?
23These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good. 24Whoever tells the guilty, “You are innocent”— peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 90:11 | Who knows the power of Your anger? Your wrath matches the fear You are due. |
| 2 | Hosea 5:11 | Ephraim is oppressed, crushed in judgment, for he is determined to follow worthless idols. |
| 3 | Numbers 16:31–35 | As soon as Moses had finished saying all this, the ground beneath them split open, and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and their households—all Korah’s men and all their possessions. They went down alive into Sheol with all they owned. The earth closed over them, and they vanished from the assembly. At their cries, all the people of Israel who were around them fled, saying, “The earth may swallow us too!” And fire came forth from the LORD and consumed the 250 men who were offering the incense. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 13:16–17 | So the Israelites fled before Judah, and God delivered them into their hands. Then Abijah and his people struck them with a mighty blow, and 500,000 chosen men of Israel fell slain. |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 18:7–8 | There the people of Israel were defeated by David’s servants, and the slaughter was great that day—twenty thousand men. The battle spread over the whole countryside, and that day the forest devoured more people than the sword. |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 31:1–7 | Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him critically. Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run it through me, or these uncircumcised men will come and run me through and torture me!” But his armor-bearer was terrified and refused to do it. So Saul took his own sword and fell on it. When his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he too fell on his own sword and died with him. So Saul, his three sons, his armor-bearer, and all his men died together that same day. When the Israelites along the valley and those on the other side of the Jordan saw that the army of Israel had fled and that Saul and his sons had died, they abandoned their cities and ran away. So the Philistines came and occupied their cities. |
| 7 | Proverbs 20:2 | The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life. |
| 8 | Hosea 13:10–11 | Where is your king now to save you in all your cities, and the rulers to whom you said, “Give me a king and princes”? So in My anger I gave you a king, and in My wrath I took him away. |
| 9 | Proverbs 16:14 | The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it. |
Proverbs 24:22 Summary
This verse is warning us about the dangers of being friends with people who do not love or obey God. It says that these people can bring sudden and unexpected destruction into our lives, and that we should be careful not to get too close to them. As it says in Proverbs 13:20, 'whoever walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.' We should instead choose to walk in the ways of righteousness and follow God's commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 10:12-13, where it is written that we should fear God, walk in His ways, and love Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of destruction is being referred to in Proverbs 24:22?
The destruction mentioned in this verse is likely spiritual and eternal, as well as physical, as seen in Psalm 37:38, where it is written that the wicked will be cut off, and in Matthew 25:46, which warns of eternal punishment.
Who are the 'they' that will bring sudden destruction?
The 'they' in this verse refers to the rebellious and wicked, as mentioned in Proverbs 24:21, who do not fear the LORD or the king, and are a danger to others, as seen in Proverbs 1:10-19, which warns against the dangers of sinful companions.
How can we avoid the ruin that the wicked can bring?
To avoid the ruin that the wicked can bring, we must fear the LORD and the king, as instructed in Proverbs 24:21, and not associate with the rebellious, instead choosing to walk in the ways of righteousness, as seen in Proverbs 2:20 and Psalm 1:1-3.
What does the phrase 'who knows what ruin they can bring' mean?
This phrase is a rhetorical question, emphasizing the unpredictable and potentially catastrophic consequences of the actions of the wicked, much like the warnings found in Proverbs 6:27-28, which asks what will happen if one plays with fire or walks on hot coals.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I might be unknowingly associating with the rebellious, and how can I separate myself from them?
- How can I cultivate a healthy fear of the LORD, as instructed in Proverbs 24:21, and what are some practical ways to demonstrate this fear in my daily life?
- What are some potential consequences of not heeding the warning in Proverbs 24:22, and how can I warn others of the dangers of the wicked?
- In what ways can I be a positive influence on those around me, and how can I help to bring people out of the darkness of wickedness and into the light of righteousness?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 24:22
For their calamity shall rise suddenly,.... And come upon those that fear not God, and rebel against the king and the state, and innovate in matters of religion; and especially that bring in damnable
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 24:22
For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both? For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 24:22
Who knoweth? who can conceive how sore and sudden it will be? The ruin of them both; of them that fear not God, and of them that fear not the king, for they have two potent and terrible enemies; and therefore if they will not obey them out of conscience, as their duty binds them, yet they should do it at least for their own sakes, and for fear of those severe punishments which they will certainly inflict upon rebels.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 24:22
Proverbs 24:22 For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?Ver. 22. For their calamity shall rise suddenly.] When they think they have made all cock sure. "Had Zimri peace that killed his master?" Had Absalom; Sheba; Rodolphus, Duke of Suevia; Sanders; Story; Parry; Campian; the gunpowder plotters; Raviliac, &c.? Canute, the first Danish king, caused the false Edric’ s head, that had been his agent, to be set upon the highest part of the Tower of London, therein performing his promise of advancing him above any lord in the land. James I, king of Scots, was murdered in Perth by Walter, Earl of Athol, in hopes to attain the crown. Crowned indeed he was, but not as his witches and sorcerers had ambiguously insinuated, with the crown of that realm, but with a crown of red-hot iron clapt upon his head, being one of the tortures wherewith he ended at once his wicked days and desires. And who knoweth the ruin of them both?] i.e., That both God and the king will inflict upon the rebels; or "of them both" - i.e., both of the king, if a tyrant, and of those that seditiously move against him. Daniel’ s Hist. Speed’ s Chron.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 24:22
(22) The ruin of them both—i.e., the rebels against God and the king.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 24:22
Verse 22. The ruin of them both?] Of them who do not fear the LORD; and of them that do not reverence the KING.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 24:22
22. of them both] i.e. those who are given to change, whether against God or against the king (Proverbs 24:21); ruinam utriusque quis novit? Vulg. Others understand, the destruction inflicted by them both, sc. both God and the king. Comp. calamity from God, lit. the calamity of (inflicted by) God, Job 31:23. Another rendering, of their years, i.e. which shall bring to an end their life is noticed in R.V. margin.
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 24:22
Both - Those who fear not God, and those who fear not the king.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 24:22
22. The ruin of them both — That is, the ruin that proceeds from God and the king, who knoweth how, or how soon, it will come?
Sermons on Proverbs 24:22
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When I See the Blood 3 by Roy Hession | In this sermon, Roy Hessian discusses the significance of the blood in the story of the Exodus. He mentions that during the Mount of Transfiguration, Jesus was seen talking with Mo |
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The Terrors of Hell by William Nichols | The sermon transcript discusses the concept of God's will versus man's will. It emphasizes that by sinning, man sets his own will above God's and disrespects Him. The sermon also h |
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Habakkuk - Part 5 by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Achan in Joshua 7. The children of Israel committed a trespass by taking things that were supposed to be destroyed and hiding t |
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Of the Anger and Wrath of God. by John Gill | John Gill addresses the anger and wrath of God, emphasizing that while God is loving and merciful, He also possesses anger and wrath as responses to sin. He distinguishes between G |
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Day 43, James 4 by David Servant | David Servant preaches on James addressing false or backslidden believers, warning them of their unfaithfulness and enmity with God due to their worldly friendship, emphasizing the |
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His Wrath by Catherine Booth | Catherine Booth preaches about the impending great day of God's wrath, drawing parallels to past instances of divine judgment such as the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, the flo |
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He Drank It Up—every Drop! by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks preaches about the profound suffering of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that He comprehended the full extent of God's wrath as He endured immense physical and emotional pa |