Proverbs 24:22

22 The LORD and the king will suddenly destroy them. Who knows what trouble those two can bring?

Proverbs 24:22 Meaning and Commentary

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 heresies, and, while they cry Peace, peace, and are pleasing themselves with their new schemes and prosperous success, swift and sudden destruction comes upon them, ( 2 Peter 2:1 ) ( 1 Thessalonians 5:3 ) ; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
of those that fear not the Lord, nor the king; or of those who are given to change, and innovate in things civil and religious; and of those who meddle with them and join themselves to them: the ruin of themselves and families, in a civil sense, is great and inexpressible, who rebel against their prince, and endeavour to change and subvert the present government; and the ruin of the souls of men, both of the deceivers and the deceived, is beyond all conception and expression.

Proverbs 24:22 In-Context

20 Tomorrow evil people won't have any hope. The lamps of sinners will be blown out.
21 My son, have respect for the LORD and the king. Don't join those who disobey them.
22 The LORD and the king will suddenly destroy them. Who knows what trouble those two can bring?
23 Here are more sayings of those who are wise. Taking sides in court is not good.
24 A curse will fall on those who say the guilty are not guilty. Nations will call down curses on them. People will speak against them.
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