Proverbs 24:22 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Because disaster will come upon them suddenly, and who can predict the destruction that will fall on both of them?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is warning that those who rebel against God and earthly authorities will face sudden, unpredictable destruction.

📚 Historical Context

This verse concludes a warning in Proverbs 24:21 about fearing God and the king, reflecting the ancient Near Eastern understanding that both divine and royal authority should be respected. In Solomon's time, rebellion against either God or the king was considered extremely dangerous and often resulted in swift punishment. The 'both' refers to God and the king mentioned in the previous verse.

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