Proverbs 24:22
For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
In other versions
For their calamity shall rise suddenly; And the destruction from them both, who knoweth it?
ASV
For their downfall will come suddenly; and who has knowledge of the destruction of those in high positions?
BBE
For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
DBY
For their calamity will rise suddenly; The destruction from them both--who knows?
WEB
For suddenly doth their calamity rise, And the ruin of them both -- who knoweth!
YLT
For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knows the ruin of them both?
ENG
For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
WBT
For they will bring sudden destruction. Who knows what ruin they can bring?
BSB
In context
20For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.
21My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
22For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
23These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
24He that saith unto the wicked, Thou are righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
