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Proverbs 24:34

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit.

American Standard Version (1901)

So shall thy poverty come as a robber, And thy want as an armed man.

Bible in Basic English

So loss will come on you like an outlaw, and your need like an armed man.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And poverty shall come to thee as a runner, and beggary as an armed man.

Free Bible Version

and poverty will attack you like a robber, destitution like an armed warrior.

Geneva Bible 1599

So thy pouertie commeth as one that traueileth by the way, and thy necessitie like an armed man.

King James (Authorized) Version

So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.

One Unity Resource Bible

so your poverty will come as a robber, and your want as an armed man.

Translation for Translators

soon you will become poor; it will be as though [PRS, SIM] a bandit who had a weapon in his hand attacked you and stole all that you had.

Unlocked Literal Bible

and poverty comes marching upon you, and your needs like an armed soldier.

Noah Webster Bible

So shall thy poverty come as one that traveleth; and thy want as an armed man.

World English Bible

so your poverty will come as a robber and your want as an armed man.

Young's Literal Translation

And thy poverty hath come [as] a traveller, And thy want as an armed man!

Context

Further Sayings of the Wise

³³A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, ³⁴and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit.

Summary

This verse in Proverbs highlights the consequences of laziness and neglecting one's responsibilities. It portrays a vivid image of poverty and need that result from a lack of diligence and hard work. The verse serves as a warning against the dangers of procrastination and the importance of being diligent in all aspects of life. It encourages readers to take initiative, work hard, and be responsible stewards of their time and resources to avoid the pitfalls of laziness.

Commentary

Proverbs 24:34

Further Sayings of the Wise

³³A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, ³⁴and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit.

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Berean Standard Bible

and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit.

American Standard Version (1901)

So shall thy poverty come as a robber, And thy want as an armed man.

Bible in Basic English

So loss will come on you like an outlaw, and your need like an armed man.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And poverty shall come to thee as a runner, and beggary as an armed man.

Free Bible Version

and poverty will attack you like a robber, destitution like an armed warrior.

Geneva Bible 1599

So thy pouertie commeth as one that traueileth by the way, and thy necessitie like an armed man.

King James (Authorized) Version

So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.

One Unity Resource Bible

so your poverty will come as a robber, and your want as an armed man.

Translation for Translators

soon you will become poor; it will be as though [PRS, SIM] a bandit who had a weapon in his hand attacked you and stole all that you had.

Unlocked Literal Bible

and poverty comes marching upon you, and your needs like an armed soldier.

Noah Webster Bible

So shall thy poverty come as one that traveleth; and thy want as an armed man.

World English Bible

so your poverty will come as a robber and your want as an armed man.

Young's Literal Translation

And thy poverty hath come [as] a traveller, And thy want as an armed man!