Pro 24:22 | MHM | STEP | v. 22 : For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both? . People who are always stirring up trouble or want to change things for no good reason will face sudden disaster. Their secret plans will be discovered, and punishment will come when they least expect it. No one knows when or how God and the king will bring judgment on those who rebel, but it is certain that their actions will lead to ruin. The Bible teaches, “My son, fear the Lord and the king; do not associate with those given to change” (Proverbs 24:21 ). We should respect both God and the leaders He has placed over us (Romans 13:1-2 ). True religion and loyalty go together. We should not join people who want to cause trouble or make changes just to be rebellious. “For their calamity will rise suddenly, and who knows the ruin those two can bring?” (Proverbs 24:22 ). People who are always stirring up trouble and rebelling will suddenly face disaster. Both God and the king will judge them, often when they least expect it. It is wise to stay away from such people, because their punishment will come quickly and surely.

‏ Proverbs 24:22

v. 22: For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?. People who are always stirring up trouble or want to change things for no good reason will face sudden disaster. Their secret plans will be discovered, and punishment will come when they least expect it. No one knows when or how God and the king will bring judgment on those who rebel, but it is certain that their actions will lead to ruin.

The Bible teaches, “My son, fear the Lord and the king; do not associate with those given to change” (Proverbs 24:21 ^a). We should respect both God and the leaders He has placed over us (Romans 13:1-2 ^b). True religion and loyalty go together. We should not join people who want to cause trouble or make changes just to be rebellious.

“For their calamity will rise suddenly, and who knows the ruin those two can bring?” (Proverbs 24:22 ^c). People who are always stirring up trouble and rebelling will suddenly face disaster. Both God and the king will judge them, often when they least expect it. It is wise to stay away from such people, because their punishment will come quickly and surely.