Proverbs 24:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 24:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 24:21 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: them...: Heb. changers" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 24:21 — KJV
“My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: them...: Heb. changers”
— Proverbs 24:21 (KJV)
Proverbs 24:21 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 24:21
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:21: son, lord, king
“And I commanded you at that time, saying, The LORD your God hath given you this land to possess it: ye shall pass over armed before your brethren the children of Israel, all that are meet for the war. meet...: Heb. sons of power”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:21: son, lord, given
“And thou shalt eat the fruit of thine own body, the flesh of thy sons and of thy daughters, which the LORD thy God hath given thee, in the siege, and in the straitness, wherewith thine enemies shall distress thee: body: Heb. belly”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:21: son, lord, given
“And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear not, neither be thou dismayed: take all the people of war with thee, and arise, go up to Ai: see, I have given into thy hand the king of Ai, and his people, and his city, and his land:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:21: fear, lord, king
“But when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised them up a deliverer, Ehud the son of Gera, a Benjamite, a man lefthanded: and by him the children of Israel sent a present unto Eglon the king of Moab. a Benjamite: or, the son of Jemini lefthanded: Heb. shut of his right hand”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:21: son, lord, king
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