Proverbs 24:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 24:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 24:22 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 24:22 — KJV
“For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?”
— Proverbs 24:22 (KJV)
Proverbs 24:22 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 24:22
“And Judah said unto Israel his father, Send the lad with me, and we will arise and go; that we may live, and not die, both we, and thou, and also our little ones.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:22: rise, both
“And he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, Rise up, and get you forth from among my people, both ye and the children of Israel; and go, serve the LORD, as ye have said.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:22: rise, both
“And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword. bring: Heb. thrust”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:22: rise, suddenly
“And Jezebel his wife said unto him, Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, and eat bread, and let thine heart be merry: I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:22: rise, both
“And it came to pass, when Jezebel heard that Naboth was stoned, and was dead, that Jezebel said to Ahab, Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give thee for money: for Naboth is not alive, but dead.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:22: rise, both
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