Proverbs 24:21-22
Lexham English Bible
21 Fear Yahweh, my son, and the king;
with those who change, do not associate.
22 For suddenly their disaster will come,
and the ruin of both of them,[a] who knows?
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:22 Literally “the two of them”
Proverbs 24:21-22
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
21 My child, fear the Lord and the king,
and do not disobey either of them,[a](A)
22 for disaster comes from them suddenly,
and who knows the ruin that both can bring?
Footnotes
- 24.21 Gk: Heb do not associate with those who change
Proverbs 24:24-25
Lexham English Bible
24 Whoever says to the guilty, “You are righteous,” the people will curse him;
the nations will abhor him.
25 But they who rebuke will have delight,
and upon them blessings of goodness will come.
Proverbs 24:24-25
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
24 Whoever says to the wicked, “You are innocent,”
will be cursed by peoples, abhorred by nations,(A)
25 but those who rebuke the wicked will have delight,
and a good blessing will come upon them.(B)
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