Proverbs 6:15
Proverbs 6:15 in Multiple Translations
Therefore calamity will come upon him suddenly; in an instant he will be shattered beyond recovery.
Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.
Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; On a sudden shall he be broken, and that without remedy.
For this cause his downfall will be sudden; quickly he will be broken, and there will be no help for him.
As a result, disaster falls suddenly on such people; in just a moment they're destroyed without hope of healing.
Therefore shall his destruction come speedily: hee shall be destroyed suddenly without recouerie.
Therefore suddenly cometh his calamity, Instantly he is broken — and no healing.
Therefore his calamity will come suddenly. He will be broken suddenly, and that without remedy.
Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.
To such a one his destruction shall presently come, and he shall suddenly be destroyed, and shall no longer have any remedy.
But disasters will hit them suddenly; they will be crushed/ruined and nothing will be able to heal them.
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Proverbs 6:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
עַל
כֵּ֗ן
פִּ֭תְאֹם
יָב֣וֹא
אֵיד֑/וֹ
פֶּ֥תַע
יִ֝שָּׁבֵ֗ר
וְ/אֵ֣ין
מַרְפֵּֽא
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
כֵּ֗ן
kên
H3651
right
Part
פִּ֭תְאֹם
pithʼôwm
H6597
suddenly
Adv
יָב֣וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
אֵיד֑/וֹ
ʼêyd
H343
calamity
N-ms | Suff
פֶּ֥תַע
pethaʻ
H6621
suddenness
Adv
יִ֝שָּׁבֵ֗ר
shâbar
H7665
to break
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
וְ/אֵ֣ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Conj | Part
מַרְפֵּֽא
marpêʼ
H4832
healing
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 6:15
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
כֵּ֗ן
kên
H3651
"right"
Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
פִּ֭תְאֹם
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.
יָב֣וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אֵיד֑/וֹ
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.
פֶּ֥תַע
pethaʻ
H6621
"suddenness"
Adv
This Hebrew word means suddenness or quickness, often used to describe something happening in an instant. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of urgency or surprise. In the KJV, it is translated as 'at an instant' or 'suddenly'.
Definition: suddenness, in an instant
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: at an instant, suddenly, [idiom] very. See also: Numbers 6:9; Proverbs 29:1; Proverbs 6:15.
יִ֝שָּׁבֵ֗ר
shâbar
H7665
"to break"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
This word means to break or shatter something, either physically or emotionally. It can also mean to burst or rupture, and is often used to describe intense violence or destruction. In the Bible, it's translated as break or crush.
Definition: 1) to break, break in pieces 1a) (Qal) 1a1) break, break in or down, rend violently, wreck, crush, quench 1a2) to break, rupture (fig) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be broken, be maimed, be crippled, be wrecked 1b2) to be broken, be crushed (fig) 1c) (Piel) to shatter, break 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to break out, bring to the birth 1e) (Hophal) to be broken, be shattered Aramaic equivalent: te.var (תְּבַר "to break" H8406)
Usage: Occurs in 143 OT verses. KJV: break (down, off, in pieces, up), broken (-hearted), bring to the birth, crush, destroy, hurt, quench, [idiom] quite, tear, view (by mistake for H7663 (שָׂבַר)). See also: Genesis 19:9; Isaiah 27:11; Psalms 3:8.
וְ/אֵ֣ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Conj | Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
מַרְפֵּֽא
marpêʼ
H4832
"healing"
N-ms
Means healing or a cure, like medicine. It can also mean deliverance or a state of being calm and peaceful. This word is used in the Bible to describe physical and emotional healing.
Definition: 1) health, healing, cure 1a) healing, cure 1b) health, profit, sound (of mind) 1c) healing 1c1) incurable (with negative)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: (in-)cure(-able), healing(-lth), remedy, sound, wholesome, yielding. See also: 2 Chronicles 21:18; Proverbs 15:4; Proverbs 4:22.
Study Notes — Proverbs 6:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 6:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 6:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 6:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 6:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 6:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 6:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 6:15
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 6:15
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 6:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 6:15
- Sermons on Proverbs 6:15
Context — Warnings against Foolishness
13winking his eyes, speaking with his feet, and pointing with his fingers.
14With deceit in his heart he devises evil; he continually sows discord.
15Therefore calamity will come upon him suddenly; in an instant he will be shattered beyond recovery.
16There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: 17haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 36:16 | But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 19:11 | and you are to proclaim to them that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I will shatter this nation and this city, like one shatters a potter’s jar that can never again be repaired. They will bury the dead in Topheth until there is no more room to bury them. |
| 3 | 1 Thessalonians 5:3 | While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. |
| 4 | Proverbs 1:27 | when your dread comes like a storm, and your destruction like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish overwhelm you. |
| 5 | Isaiah 30:13–14 | this iniquity of yours is like a breach about to fail, a bulge in a high wall, whose collapse will come suddenly— in an instant! It will break in pieces like a potter’s jar, shattered so that no fragment can be found. Not a shard will be found in the dust large enough to scoop the coals from a hearth or to skim the water from a cistern.” |
| 6 | Psalms 73:18–20 | Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin. How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! Like one waking from a dream, so You, O Lord, awaken and despise their form. |
| 7 | Psalms 50:22 | Now consider this, you who forget God, lest I tear you to pieces, with no one to rescue you: |
| 8 | Proverbs 29:1 | A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery. |
Proverbs 6:15 Summary
This verse is saying that when someone consistently does wrong and deceives others, God will suddenly bring judgment upon them, and it will be too late for them to recover. This is a serious warning to turn away from sin and follow God's path of righteousness, as we see in Proverbs 10:9 and Matthew 5:8. We must be careful not to deceive ourselves or others, and instead choose to follow God's ways, which are described in Psalms 119:105 as a lamp to our feet. By doing so, we can avoid the kind of calamity described in this verse and live a life that is pleasing to God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of calamity is being referred to in Proverbs 6:15?
The calamity in Proverbs 6:15 is a sudden and severe judgment from God, similar to what is described in Psalms 73:18-19, where the wicked are suddenly destroyed.
Can someone who has been shattered beyond recovery be restored?
According to Proverbs 6:15, the calamity will leave the person shattered beyond recovery, emphasizing the finality of God's judgment, as also seen in Proverbs 29:1, where a person who hardens their neck will be destroyed suddenly.
Is this verse only talking about non-believers or can it apply to believers as well?
While the context of Proverbs 6:13-15 seems to describe a wicked person, the principle of God's judgment can apply to anyone who persists in sin, as warned in Hebrews 10:26-27, where believers who deliberately keep on sinning will face God's judgment.
How can we avoid the kind of calamity described in Proverbs 6:15?
To avoid God's judgment, we must turn away from deceit and evil, as commanded in Proverbs 4:24-27, and instead choose the path of righteousness, as encouraged in Proverbs 10:9 and Matthew 5:8.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I might be deceiving myself or others, and how can I turn away from those behaviors?
- In what ways can I be more intentional about sowing discord or harmony in my relationships, and how can I make amends if I have caused harm?
- What are some areas in my life where I might be hardening my neck or resisting God's correction, and how can I humble myself and receive His guidance?
- How can I cultivate a deeper fear of the Lord, as described in Proverbs 1:7, to avoid the kind of calamity described in Proverbs 6:15?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 6:15
Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly,.... Unthought of and unexpected: he that deviseth mischief to others secretly shall have no warning of his own ruin, nor time and means of preventing it;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 6:15
Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 6:15
Heb. and there shall be no healing; no prevention of it beforehand, nor recovery afterward.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 6:15
Proverbs 6:15 Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.Ver. 15. Suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.] A dismal doom: broken, and not bruised only; "suddenly" broken, when they least dream or dread the danger. And this "without remedy"; no possibility of piecing them up again, or putting them into a better condition. See this exemplified in Nabal, and Doeg.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 6:15
(15) Suddenly shall he be broken.—Shattered as a potter’s vessel (Isaiah 30:14), without hope of recovery. This character of a malicious mischief-maker would seem to be especially hateful to God; it is described in like terms in Psalms 64 and a similar fate foretold of it; in Proverbs 6:19 also it is held up as the very worst of the seven detestable things there mentioned.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 6:15
Verse 15. Suddenly shall he be broken] Probably alluding to some punishment of the adulterer, such as being stoned to death. A multitude shall join together, and so overwhelm him with stones, that he shall have his flesh and bones broken to pieces, and there shall be no remedy-none to deliver or pity him.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 6:15
Thirteenth Address. Chap. 6. Proverbs 6:12-19. The Worthless PersonThis short section might seem at first sight to break itself into two (Proverbs 6:12-19). But the note of character, “he soweth discord,” repeated in Proverbs 6:19 from Proverbs 6:14, helps to identify the worthless person as being the subject throughout, and a closer examination exhibits the connection. Would you recognise the worthless man? Here is his description, Proverbs 6:12-14. Would you understand his end? Here is his destiny, Proverbs 6:15. Would you know what God, the Judge of all, sees in him to hate and punish?
Here are the six, yea seven things that undo him, Proverbs 6:16-19. The connection is well worked out by Mr Horton, The Book of Proverbs, pp. 84–91.
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 6:15
The duper and the dupe shall share the same calamity.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 6:15
15. Broken — Shivered, dashed to pieces. This verse expresses more forcibly and in a clearer manner the idea of Pro 6:11. Comp. Proverbs 29:1; Isaiah 1:28; Isaiah 30:14; Jeremiah 19:11; Job 40:11.
Sermons on Proverbs 6:15
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The Ungodly Flatter Themselves by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks warns against the self-deception of the ungodly who believe that God's mercy alone guarantees their salvation, neglecting the reality of divine judgment. He illustrat |
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(Haggai) Pointed Powerful Paralysing Preaching by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the challenges faced by the people of Judah and Benjamin as they built the temple of the Lord. He emphasizes that when God calls us to do His |
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His Manifest Presence - Part 1 by Walter Beuttler | In this sermon transcript, the speaker shares a harrowing experience of witnessing a violent attack on a bus. He emphasizes the importance of relying on God's presence as a shield |
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Anarchy in Worship or Recent Innovation Contrasted W/ Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (1875) by James Begg | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the objection to symbolism in worship. He refers to Deuteronomy 4, where it is stated that God spoke to the people without any similitude or |
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The Captivity of Judah by C.I. Scofield | C.I. Scofield delivers a powerful sermon on the consequences of rejecting God's remedy, as seen in the wickedness of the king, priests, and people of Judah. Despite warnings from p |
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Crusading On--Our Responsibility by Beryl Amos | The preacher delves into the meaning of 'mukterizo,' which signifies mocking, deriding, and treating with contempt. The concept of sowing and reaping is emphasized, highlighting th |
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Jeremiah 52:4 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the fall of Jerusalem as recorded in Jeremiah 52, emphasizing the long ministry of Jeremiah who warned the people for forty years about the impending doom due |