Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 24:22 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Proverbs 24:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 24 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?”
Proverbs 24:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 24:22
This verse explains why one should avoid revolutionaries. 'For their calamity shall rise suddenly' (כִּי־פִתְאֹם יָקוּם אֵידָם/ki-fit'om yaqum eydam, for suddenly their disaster will arise) warns that judgment on rebels comes unexpectedly. 'Who knoweth the ruin of them both?' (וּפִיד שְׁנֵיהֶם מִי־יוֹדֵעַ/ufid sheneyhem mi-yodea, and the ruin of both of them who knows?) The 'both' refers to God and the king—those who rebel against established authority face judgment from both divine and human sources. Revolutionary movements often promise freedom but deliver disaster. History validates this: A...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 24:22
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“and there was a great slaughter there that day of twenty thousand men.”
“he is crushed in judgment; Because he is intent in his pursuit of idols.”
“your wrath according to the fear that is due to you?”
“as he made an end of speaking all these words”
“And the children of Israel fled before Judah: and God delivered them into their hand.”
“but a wise man will pacify it.”
“that he may save you in all your cities? And your judges”
“and fell down slain on Mount Gilboa.”
“The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.”