Proverbs 24:22
for those two will send sudden destruction on them, and who knows what calamities they can bring?
In context
19 Do not fret because of evildoers or be envious of the wicked, 20 for the evildoer has no future hope, and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.
21 Fear the Lord and the king, my son, and do not join with rebellious officials, 22 for those two will send sudden destruction on them, and who knows what calamities they can bring?
23 These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judging is not good: 24 Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent,” will be cursed by peoples and denounced by nations. 25 But it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come on them.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 24:22 in the KJV
For their calamity shall rise suddenly; And who knoweth the ruin of them both?
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 24:22 in the ESV
for disaster will arise suddenly from them, and who knows the ruin that will come from them both?