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scarcity will attack you like an armed robber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So shall thy poverty come <i>as</i> one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So shall your poverty come <i>like</i> a prowler, And your need like an armed man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then your poverty will come like a drifter, And your need like an armed man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then your poverty will come as a robber And your want like an armed man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then your poverty will come <i>as</i> a robber, And your want like an armed man. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then your poverty will come <i>as</i> a robber And your want like an armed man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then your poverty will come as a robber, And your want like an armed man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and your poverty will come like a robber, and your need, like a bandit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and your poverty will come like a robber, your need, like a bandit. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So shall thy poverty come as a robber, And thy want as an armed man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Suddenly poverty hits you and everything is gone! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So shall thy poverty come as a robber; and thy want as an armed man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then your poverty will come like a drifter, and your need will come like a bandit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />but while you are asleep, poverty will attack you like an armed robber. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then your poverty will come upon you like a robber, your need like an armed bandit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and your poverty will come like a bandit, and your need like an armed robber." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />so your poverty will come as a robber, and your want as an armed man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So shall thy poverty come as one that traveleth; and thy want as an armed man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />so your poverty will come as a robber and your want as an armed man. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And your poverty has come [as] a traveler, "" And your want as an armed man!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And thy poverty hath come as a traveller, And thy want as an armed man!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And thy poverty came going about, and thy want as a man of shield.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And poverty shall come to thee as a runner, and beggary as an armed man. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And destitution will overtake you like a runner, and begging will overtake you like an armed man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like a brigand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want, like an armed warrior.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So shall poverty come upon you, and want shall overtake you suddenly like a runner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Poverty will walk before you, and want will overtake you like a man who is a runner. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So shall thy poverty come as a runner, And thy want as an armed man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But if thou do this, thy poverty will come speedily; and thy want like a swift courier.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/24-34.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=5061" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm">Further Sayings of the Wise</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">33</span>A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, <span class="reftext">34</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7389.htm" title="7389: rê·še·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Poverty. Or resh; or riysh; from ruwsh; poverty.">and poverty</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: ū·ḇā- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">will come upon you</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: miṯ·hal·lêḵ (V-Hitpael-Prtcpl-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">like a robber,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4270.htm" title="4270: ū·maḥ·sō·re·ḵā (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 2ms) -- A need, thing needed, poverty. Or machcor; from chacer; deficiency; hence, impoverishment.">and need</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: kə·’îš (Prep-k:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">like a bandit.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4043.htm" title="4043: mā·ḡên (N-ms) -- A shield. Also feminine mginnah; from ganan; a shield; figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile."></a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-10.htm">Proverbs 6:10-11</a></span><br />A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, / and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-4.htm">Proverbs 10:4</a></span><br />Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-4.htm">Proverbs 13:4</a></span><br />The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-13.htm">Proverbs 20:13</a></span><br />Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-15.htm">Proverbs 19:15</a></span><br />Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-25.htm">Proverbs 21:25</a></span><br />The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/23-21.htm">Proverbs 23:21</a></span><br />For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe them in rags.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-18.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:18</a></span><br />Through laziness the roof caves in, and in the hands of the idle, the house leaks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/56-10.htm">Isaiah 56:10</a></span><br />Israel’s watchmen are blind, they are all oblivious; they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark; they are dreamers lying around, loving to slumber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-26.htm">Matthew 25:26-30</a></span><br />‘You wicked, lazy servant!’ replied his master. ‘You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed. / Then you should have deposited my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received it back with interest. / Therefore take the talent from him and give it to the one who has ten talents. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-19.htm">Luke 12:19-20</a></span><br />Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’ / But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Luke 16:19-25</a></span><br />Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor. / And a beggar named Lazarus lay at his gate, covered with sores / and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Romans 12:11</a></span><br />Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6</a></span><br />So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-10.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:10-12</a></span><br />For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.” / For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies. / We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So shall your poverty come as one that travels; and your want as an armed man.</p><p class="hdg">thy property</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-4.htm">Proverbs 10:4</a></b></br> He becometh poor that dealeth <i>with</i> a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/13-4.htm">Proverbs 13:4</a></b></br> The soul of the sluggard desireth, and <i>hath</i> nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.</p><p class="hdg">armed man or a man of shield </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/6-11.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-28.htm">Bandit</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-15.htm">Loss</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-6.htm">Need</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-15.htm">Outlaw</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-23.htm">Penury</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-11.htm">Plunderer</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-21.htm">Poverty</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-28.htm">Robber</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-11.htm">Roving</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-11.htm">Runner</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-11.htm">Scarcity</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-11.htm">Traveleth</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-17.htm">Traveller</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-11.htm">Travelleth</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-16.htm">Want</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/songs/3-8.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/ezra/8-31.htm">Bandit</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-8.htm">Loss</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-16.htm">Need</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-17.htm">Outlaw</a> <a href="/luke/21-4.htm">Penury</a> <a href="/psalms/35-10.htm">Plunderer</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-19.htm">Poverty</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-10.htm">Robber</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/6-9.htm">Roving</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-31.htm">Runner</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-11.htm">Scarcity</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-11.htm">Traveleth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/14-8.htm">Traveller</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-11.htm">Travelleth</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-22.htm">Want</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/24-1.htm">Precepts and Warnings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>and poverty will come upon you like a robber</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the suddenness and unexpected nature of poverty when one is not diligent. In biblical times, robbers were a common threat, often attacking travelers on roads. This imagery would resonate with an ancient audience familiar with the dangers of travel. The Bible frequently warns against laziness and the consequences of neglecting one's responsibilities (<a href="/proverbs/6-10.htm">Proverbs 6:10-11</a>). The sudden arrival of poverty is likened to a thief, echoing the New Testament's warnings about being unprepared for the return of Christ (<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:2</a>). This serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and preparedness in both physical and spiritual matters.<p><b>and need like a bandit</b><br>The term "bandit" suggests a more organized and persistent threat than a mere robber. In the historical context, bandits often operated in groups and could lay siege to a person’s resources, much like how persistent neglect can lead to ongoing need. This imagery underscores the idea that need can become a constant companion if one does not take proactive measures. The Bible often contrasts the diligent with the sluggard, highlighting the blessings of hard work (<a href="/proverbs/10-4.htm">Proverbs 10:4</a>). This phrase also serves as a metaphor for spiritual vigilance, as neglecting one's spiritual duties can lead to spiritual poverty, much like the parable of the ten virgins (<a href="/matthew/25.htm">Matthew 25:1-13</a>). The call is to be watchful and diligent in all aspects of life, reflecting the character of Christ, who is the ultimate provider and protector.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His proverbs often provide practical guidance for living a life that honors God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom Solomon originally addressed his wisdom literature. The cultural and historical context of Israel provides insight into the agricultural and economic metaphors used in Proverbs.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/robber_and_armed_man.htm">Robber and Armed Man</a></b><br>Metaphorical figures representing sudden and unexpected poverty and need. These images convey the idea of being caught off guard by the consequences of laziness or poor planning.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_laziness.htm">The Consequences of Laziness</a></b><br>Laziness can lead to unexpected and severe consequences, much like a thief who comes when least expected. Christians are called to be diligent in their work and responsibilities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_vigilance.htm">The Importance of Vigilance</a></b><br>Just as one must be vigilant to avoid poverty, believers must be spiritually vigilant to avoid falling into sin and spiritual complacency.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a></b><br>God calls us to be good stewards of the resources He provides. This includes managing our time, talents, and finances wisely to prevent lack and need.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_preparedness.htm">Spiritual Preparedness</a></b><br>Just as we prepare for physical needs, we must also prepare spiritually, ensuring our hearts and minds are aligned with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_responsibility.htm">Community Responsibility</a></b><br>The church community should support one another in times of need, reflecting the love of Christ and providing for those who may fall into poverty.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god_cause_suffering.htm">Does idleness lead to poverty?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_proverbs_say_on_laziness.htm">What does Proverbs say about lazy people?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_idleness.htm">What does the Bible say about being idle?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_r.c._sproul_and_his_teachings.htm">What is the slippery slope of sin?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(34) <span class= "bld">As one that travelleth.--</span>See above on <a href="/proverbs/6-11.htm" title="So shall your poverty come as one that travels, and your want as an armed man.">Proverbs 6:11</a>.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/24-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">and poverty</span><br /><span class="heb">רֵישֶׁ֑ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(rê·še·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7389.htm">Strong's 7389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Poverty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will come [upon you]</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבָֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇā-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like a robber,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִתְהַלֵּ֥ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(miṯ·hal·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and need</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝מַחְסֹרֶ֗יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·maḥ·sō·re·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4270.htm">Strong's 4270: </a> </span><span class="str2">A need, thing needed, poverty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like a bandit.</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּאִ֣ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(kə·’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/24-34.htm">Proverbs 24:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/24-34.htm">Proverbs 24:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/24-34.htm">Proverbs 24:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/24-34.htm">Proverbs 24:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/24-34.htm">Proverbs 24:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/24-34.htm">Proverbs 24:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/24-34.htm">Proverbs 24:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/24-34.htm">Proverbs 24:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/24-34.htm">Proverbs 24:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/24-34.htm">Proverbs 24:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/24-34.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 24:34 So your poverty will come as (Prov. 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