Proverbs 24:21
“My sonne, feare thou the Lord, and the king: and medle not with them that are giuen to change.”
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Proverbs 24:21 Context
19Fret not thy selfe because of euill men; neither be thou enuious at the wicked. 20For there shall be no reward to the euill man: the candle of the wicked shall be put out. 21My sonne, feare thou the Lord, and the king: and medle not with them that are giuen to change. 22For their calamity shall rise suddenly, and who knoweth the ruine of them both? 23These things also belong to the wise: It is not good to haue respect of persons in iudgement.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 24:21
My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: [and] meddle not with them that are given to change:
- King James Version
My son, fear the LORD and the king; Do not associate with those who are given to change,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
My son, fear thou Jehovah and the king; `And' company not with them that are given to change:
- American Standard Version (1901)
My son, go in fear of the Lord and the king: have nothing to do with those who are in high positions:
- Basic English Bible
My son, fear Jehovah and the king: meddle not with them that are given to change.
- Darby Bible
My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
- Webster's Bible
My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don't join those who are rebellious:
- World English Bible
Fear Jehovah, my son, and the king, With changers mix not up thyself,
- Youngs Literal Bible
My son, fear thou the LORD and the king, and meddle not with them that are given to change;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 24:21
24:21 To change - That are unstable in their obedience to God or to the king.