Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Fear the LORD and the king, my son, and do not join with rebellious officials, New Living Translation My child, fear the LORD and the king. Don’t associate with rebels, English Standard Version My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not join with those who do otherwise, Berean Standard Bible My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious. King James Bible My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: New King James Version My son, fear the LORD and the king; Do not associate with those given to change; New American Standard Bible My son, fear the LORD and the king; Do not get involved with those of high rank, NASB 1995 My son, fear the LORD and the king; Do not associate with those who are given to change, NASB 1977 My son, fear the LORD and the king; Do not associate with those who are given to change; Legacy Standard Bible My son, fear Yahweh and the king; Do not associate with those who change, Amplified Bible My son, fear the LORD and the king; And do not associate with those who are given to change [of allegiance, and are revolutionary], Christian Standard Bible My son, fear the LORD, as well as the king, and don’t associate with rebels, Holman Christian Standard Bible My son, fear the LORD, as well as the king, and don’t associate with rebels, American Standard Version My son, fear thou Jehovah and the king; And company not with them that are given to change: Contemporary English Version My children, you must respect the LORD and the king, and you must not make friends with anyone who rebels against either of them. English Revised Version My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: GOD'S WORD® Translation Fear the LORD, my son. Fear the king as well. Do not associate with those who always insist upon change, Good News Translation Have reverence for the LORD, my child, and honor the king. Have nothing to do with people who rebel against them; International Standard Version My son, fear both the LORD and the king, and don't keep company with rebels. Majority Standard Bible My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious. NET Bible Fear the LORD, my child, as well as the king, and do not associate with rebels, New Heart English Bible My son, fear the LORD and the king. Do not join those who are rebellious: Webster's Bible Translation My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: World English Bible My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don’t join those who are rebellious, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFear YHWH, my son, and the king, "" Do not mix yourself up with changers, Young's Literal Translation Fear Jehovah, my son, and the king, With changers mix not up thyself, Smith's Literal Translation My son, fear thou Jehovah and the king: thou shalt not intermingle with those changing: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMy son, fear the Lord and the king: and have nothing to do with detracters. Catholic Public Domain Version My son, fear the Lord, as well as the king. And do not mingle with detractors. New American Bible My son, fear the LORD and the king; have nothing to do with those who hate them; New Revised Standard Version My child, fear the LORD and the king, and do not disobey either of them; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMy son, fear the LORD and give good counsel; and meddle not with the fools; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Stand in awe, my son, of LORD JEHOVAH, and give counsel, and do not mingle with fools. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917My son, fear thou the LORD and the king, And meddle not with them that are given to change; Brenton Septuagint Translation My son, fear God and the king; and do not disobey either of them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Do not Envy…20For the evil man has no future; the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished. 21My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious. 22For they will bring sudden destruction. Who knows what ruin they can bring?… Cross References Romans 13:1-7 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ... 1 Peter 2:13-17 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. / For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men. ... Titus 3:1 Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work, 1 Timothy 2:1-2 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— / for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. Matthew 22:21 “Caesar’s,” they answered. So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” Daniel 2:21 He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. Daniel 4:17 This decision is the decree of the watchers, the verdict declared by the holy ones, so that the living will know that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes, setting over it the lowliest of men.’ Ecclesiastes 8:2-5 Keep the king’s command, I say, because of your oath before God. / Do not hasten to leave his presence, and do not persist in a bad cause, for he will do whatever he pleases. / For the king’s word is supreme, and who can say to him, “What are you doing?” ... 1 Samuel 15:23 For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.” Jeremiah 29:7 Seek the prosperity of the city to which I have sent you as exiles. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for if it prospers, you too will prosper.” Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you. Acts 5:29 But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men. 1 Kings 2:3 And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn, Deuteronomy 17:12 But the man who acts presumptuously, refusing to listen either to the priest who stands there to serve the LORD your God, or to the judge, must be put to death. You must purge the evil from Israel. Exodus 22:28 You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people. Treasury of Scripture My son, fear you the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: fear Exodus 14:31 And Israel saw that great work which the LORD did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the LORD, and believed the LORD, and his servant Moses. 1 Samuel 24:6 And he said unto his men, The LORD forbid that I should do this thing unto my master, the LORD'S anointed, to stretch forth mine hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the LORD. Ecclesiastes 8:2-5 I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God… meddle Numbers 16:1-3 Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men: … 1 Samuel 8:5-7 And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations… 1 Samuel 12:12-19 And when ye saw that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon came against you, ye said unto me, Nay; but a king shall reign over us: when the LORD your God was your king… given to change Jump to Previous Associate Change Changers Company Disobey Either Fear High Join Meddle Mix Positions Rebellious ThyselfJump to Next Associate Change Changers Company Disobey Either Fear High Join Meddle Mix Positions Rebellious ThyselfProverbs 24 1. Precepts and WarningsMy son This phrase indicates a personal and intimate address, often used in wisdom literature to convey a fatherly or mentor-like guidance. It suggests a relationship of care and authority, emphasizing the importance of the advice that follows. In the context of Proverbs, it reflects the tradition of passing down wisdom from one generation to the next, a common practice in ancient Israelite culture. fear the LORD and the king and do not associate with the rebellious Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORDThe sovereign God of Israel, the Creator, and Sustainer of all things. In the context of Proverbs, He is the source of wisdom and the one to be revered above all. 2. The King Represents earthly authority and governance. In ancient Israel, the king was seen as God's appointed ruler, responsible for maintaining justice and order. 3. The Rebellious Those who reject authority, both divine and earthly. They are characterized by a spirit of defiance and disobedience. Teaching Points Reverence for Divine AuthorityRecognize that fearing the LORD is foundational to wisdom. It involves a deep respect and awe for God's power and holiness. Respect for Earthly Authority Understand that earthly rulers are placed by God to maintain order. Respecting them is part of our duty as Christians, unless their commands directly contradict God's laws. Avoiding Rebellion Be cautious of associating with those who are rebellious. Their influence can lead us away from God's path and into disobedience. Balancing Allegiances While we are called to respect earthly authorities, our ultimate allegiance is to God. When conflicts arise, God's commands take precedence. Wisdom in Associations Choose your companions wisely. Surround yourself with those who encourage respect for both divine and earthly authority.(21) Them that are given to change.--Perhaps rather, those who think differently.Verses 21, 22. - An injunction urging loyalty to God and the king. Verse 21. - Fear thou the Lord and the king. The king is God's vicegerent and representative, and therefore to be honoured and obeyed (see Ecclesiastes 8:2; Ecclesiastes 10:20; 1 Peter 2:17). Meddle not with them that are given to change. There is some doubt about the intepretation of the last word שׁונִים (shonim), which may mean those who change, innovators (in which transitive sense the verb does not elsewhere occur), or those who think differently, dissidents, who respect neither God nor the king. The verb שָׁנָה signifies transitively "to repeat," and intransitively "to be changed;" so it may be most accurately translated here, with Delitzsch, "those who are otherwise disposed," who have not the proper sentiments of fear and honour for God and the king. St. Jerome has, Et cum detractoribus non commiscearis, by which word he probably means what we call revolutionists, persons who disparage and despise all authority. Septuagint, "Fear God and the king, and disobey neither of them." The verse has been largely used as a text by preachers who desired to recommend loyalty and to censure disaffection and rebellion. It has been a favourite motto for discourses on the Gunpowder Treason and the execution of Charles I. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew My son,בְּנִ֣י (bə·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1121: A son fear יְרָֽא־ (yə·rā-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and the king, וָמֶ֑לֶךְ (wā·me·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king and do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not associate תִּתְעָרָֽב׃ (tiṯ·‘ā·rāḇ) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6148: To braid, intermix, technically, to traffic, give to be security with עִם־ (‘i·mō·šō-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with the rebellious. שׁ֝וֹנִ֗ים (w·nîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 8138: To fold, duplicate, to transmute Links Proverbs 24:21 NIVProverbs 24:21 NLT Proverbs 24:21 ESV Proverbs 24:21 NASB Proverbs 24:21 KJV Proverbs 24:21 BibleApps.com Proverbs 24:21 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 24:21 Chinese Bible Proverbs 24:21 French Bible Proverbs 24:21 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 24:21 My son fear Yahweh and the king (Prov. 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