Proverbs 24:21
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New International Version (©1984)
Fear the LORD and the king, my son, and do not join with the rebellious,

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
My son, fear the LORD and the king; Do not associate with those who are given to change,

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Fear the LORD, my son. Fear the king as well. Do not associate with those who always insist upon change,

King James Bible
My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:

American King James Version
My son, fear you the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:

American Standard Version
My son, fear thou Jehovah and the king; And company not with them that are given to change:

Bible in Basic English
My son, go in fear of the Lord and the king: have nothing to do with those who are in high positions:

Douay-Rheims Bible
My son, fear the Lord and the king: and have nothing to do with detracters.

Darby Bible Translation
My son, fear Jehovah and the king: meddle not with them that are given to change.

English Revised Version
My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:

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:

Young's Literal Translation
Fear Jehovah, my son, and the king, With changers mix not up thyself,

Geneva Study Bible

My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:

Wesley's Notes

24:21 To change - That are unstable in their obedience to God or to the king.

King James Translators' Notes

them...: Heb. changers

Scofield Reference Notes

Margin fear

See Scofield Note: "Ps 19:9"

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

21, 22. A warning against impiety and resistance to lawful rule (Ro 13:1-7; 1Pe 2:17).

meddle . change-(Compare Margin), literally, "mingle not yourself," avoid the society of restless persons.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

24:17,18. The pleasure we are apt to take in the troubles of an enemy is forbidden. 19,20. Envy not the wicked their prosperity; be sure there is no true happiness in it. 21,22. The godly in the land, will be quiet in the land. There may be cause to change for the better, but have nothing to do with them that are given change. 23-26. The wisdom God giveth, renders a man fit for his station. Every one who finds the benefit of the right answer, will be attached to him that gave it. 27. We must prefer necessaries before conveniences, and not go in debt.


Romans 13:1 Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God.
1 Peter 2:17 Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king. (NASB ©1995)

Associate Change Changers Company Disobey Either Fear High Join Meddle Mix Positions Rebellious Thyself

My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:

fear Ex 14:31 1Sa 24:6 Ec 8:2-5 Mt 22:21 Ro 13:1-7 Tit 3:1 1Pe 2:13-17

meddle Nu 16:1-3 1Sa 8:5-7 12:12-19 2Sa 15:13 1Ki 12:16

given to change

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