Proverbs 24:21 · KJV

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

King James Version

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Passage Context

¹⁹Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;

²⁰For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.

²¹My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:

²²For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?

²³These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.

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Reflection Questions

How do you show reverence for God in your daily life?

What does it mean for you to respect authority?

When have you felt the need to stand firm in your beliefs?

Life Application

faith

Make it a habit to pray for guidance in your relationship with authority figures.

integrity

Stand firm in your values and beliefs, especially when faced with societal pressures.

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