Proverbs 6:15

15 Therefore disaster will overtake him in an instant; he will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.

Proverbs 6:15 in Other Translations

KJV
15 Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.
ESV
15 therefore calamity will come upon him suddenly; in a moment he will be broken beyond healing.
NLT
15 But they will be destroyed suddenly, broken in an instant beyond all hope of healing.
MSG
15 Catastrophe is just around the corner for them, a total smash-up, their lives ruined beyond repair. Seven Things God Hates
CSB
15 Therefore calamity will strike him suddenly; he will be shattered instantly-beyond recovery.

Proverbs 6:15 In-Context

13 who winks maliciously with his eye, signals with his feet and motions with his fingers,
14 who plots evil with deceit in his heart— he always stirs up conflict.
15 Therefore disaster will overtake him in an instant; he will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.
16 There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him:
17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Psalms 55:15
  • 2. Job 5:3
  • 3. Proverbs 14:32; Proverbs 29:1; 2 Chronicles 36:16
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