Proverbs 1:27

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 1:27 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “When your fear cometh as a storm, And your calamity cometh on as a whirlwind; When distress and anguish come upon you.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

When your fear cometh as a storm, And your calamity cometh on as a whirlwind; When distress and anguish come upon you.
Proverbs 1:27 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
27When your fear cometh as a storm, And your calamity cometh on as a whirlwind; When distress and anguish come upon you.

What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“fear--the object of it. desolation--literally, "a tumultuous noise," denoting their utter confusion. destruction--or calamity (Pro 1:26) compared to a whirlwind, as to fatal rapidity. distress-- (Psa 4:1; Psa 44:11). anguish--a state of inextricable oppression, the deepest despair.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Desolation - Better, tempest. The rapid gathering of the clouds, the rushing of the mighty winds, are the fittest types of the suddenness with which in the end the judgment of God shall fall on those who look not for it. Compare Matthew 24:29 etc.; Luke 17:24. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“your fear: Pro 3:25, Pro 3:26, Pro 10:24, Pro 10:25; Psa 69:22-28; Luk 21:26, Luk 21:34, Luk 21:35; Th1 5:3; Rev 6:15-17 as a: Psa 58:9; Isa 17:13; Nah 1:3 distress: Luk 21:23-25; Rom 2:9 Proverbs 1:28”
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