Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Proverbs 24:22
What does Proverbs 24:22 say?
The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For their calamity shall rise suddenly; And the destruction from them both, who knoweth it?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.
The verse
For their calamity shall rise suddenly; And the destruction from them both, who knoweth it?
Proverbs 24:22 — American Standard Version
Context — Proverbs 24
American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
22For their calamity shall rise suddenly; And the destruction from them both, who knoweth it?
What do historical commentaries say?
Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
Read attributed excerpt →Related study paths
Sources and verification
- Scripture text: American Standard Version (1901), public domain.
- Historical commentary excerpts are attributed to the named author and work shown above.