Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man. New Living Translation then poverty will pounce on you like a bandit; scarcity will attack you like an armed robber. English Standard Version and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man. Berean Standard Bible and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit. King James Bible So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man. New King James Version So shall your poverty come like a prowler, And your need like an armed man. New American Standard Bible Then your poverty will come like a drifter, And your need like an armed man. NASB 1995 Then your poverty will come as a robber And your want like an armed man. NASB 1977 Then your poverty will come as a robber, And your want like an armed man. Legacy Standard Bible Then your poverty will come as a robber And your want like an armed man. Amplified Bible Then your poverty will come as a robber, And your want like an armed man. Christian Standard Bible and your poverty will come like a robber, and your need, like a bandit. Holman Christian Standard Bible and your poverty will come like a robber, your need, like a bandit. American Standard Version So shall thy poverty come as a robber, And thy want as an armed man. Contemporary English Version Suddenly poverty hits you and everything is gone! English Revised Version So shall thy poverty come as a robber; and thy want as an armed man. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then your poverty will come like a drifter, and your need will come like a bandit. Good News Translation but while you are asleep, poverty will attack you like an armed robber. International Standard Version Then your poverty will come upon you like a robber, your need like an armed bandit. Majority Standard Bible and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit. NET Bible and your poverty will come like a bandit, and your need like an armed robber." New Heart English Bible so your poverty will come as a robber, and your want as an armed man. Webster's Bible Translation So shall thy poverty come as one that traveleth; and thy want as an armed man. World English Bible so your poverty will come as a robber and your want as an armed man. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd your poverty has come [as] a traveler, "" And your want as an armed man! Young's Literal Translation And thy poverty hath come as a traveller, And thy want as an armed man! Smith's Literal Translation And thy poverty came going about, and thy want as a man of shield. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd poverty shall come to thee as a runner, and beggary as an armed man. Catholic Public Domain Version And destitution will overtake you like a runner, and begging will overtake you like an armed man.” New American Bible Then poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like a brigand. New Revised Standard Version and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want, like an armed warrior. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo shall poverty come upon you, and want shall overtake you suddenly like a runner. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Poverty will walk before you, and want will overtake you like a man who is a runner. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So shall thy poverty come as a runner, And thy want as an armed man. Brenton Septuagint Translation But if thou do this, thy poverty will come speedily; and thy want like a swift courier. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Further Sayings of the Wise…33A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, 34and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit. Cross References Proverbs 6:10-11 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. Proverbs 10:4 Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. Proverbs 13:4 The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied. Proverbs 20:13 Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food. Proverbs 19:15 Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger. Proverbs 21:25 The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work. Proverbs 23:21 For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe them in rags. Ecclesiastes 10:18 Through laziness the roof caves in, and in the hands of the idle, the house leaks. Isaiah 56:10 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. Matthew 25:26-30 ‘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. ... Luke 12:19-20 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?’ Luke 16:19-25 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. ... Romans 12:11 Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 5:6 So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12 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. Treasury of Scripture So shall your poverty come as one that travels; and your want as an armed man. thy property Proverbs 10:4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. Proverbs 13:4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. armed man or a man of shield Jump to Previous Armed Bandit Loss Need Outlaw Penury Plunderer Poverty Robber Roving Runner Scarcity Traveleth Traveller Travelleth WantJump to Next Armed Bandit Loss Need Outlaw Penury Plunderer Poverty Robber Roving Runner Scarcity Traveleth Traveller Travelleth WantProverbs 24 1. Precepts and Warningsand poverty will come upon you like a robber 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 (Proverbs 6:10-11). The sudden arrival of poverty is likened to a thief, echoing the New Testament's warnings about being unprepared for the return of Christ (1 Thessalonians 5:2). This serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and preparedness in both physical and spiritual matters. and need like a bandit Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally 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. 2. Israel 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. 3. Robber and Armed Man 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. Teaching Points The Consequences of LazinessLaziness 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. The Importance of Vigilance Just as one must be vigilant to avoid poverty, believers must be spiritually vigilant to avoid falling into sin and spiritual complacency. Stewardship of Resources 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. Spiritual Preparedness Just as we prepare for physical needs, we must also prepare spiritually, ensuring our hearts and minds are aligned with God's will. Community Responsibility 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.(34) As one that travelleth.--See above on Proverbs 6:11. Hebrew and povertyרֵישֶׁ֑ךָ (rê·še·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 7389: Poverty will come [upon you] וּבָֽא־ (ū·ḇā-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go like a robber, מִתְהַלֵּ֥ךְ (miṯ·hal·lêḵ) Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk and need וּ֝מַחְסֹרֶ֗יךָ (ū·maḥ·sō·re·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 4270: A need, thing needed, poverty like a bandit. כְּאִ֣ישׁ (kə·’îš) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person Links Proverbs 24:34 NIVProverbs 24:34 NLT Proverbs 24:34 ESV Proverbs 24:34 NASB Proverbs 24:34 KJV Proverbs 24:34 BibleApps.com Proverbs 24:34 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 24:34 Chinese Bible Proverbs 24:34 French Bible Proverbs 24:34 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 24:34 So your poverty will come as (Prov. 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