Proverbs 1:26
What does Proverbs 1:26 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 1:26 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I also will laugh inthe day ofyour calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;
KJV
King James Version · 1611I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I also will laugh inthe day ofyour calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949So in the day of your trouble I will be laughing; I will make sport of your fear;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862I also in your calamity do laugh, I deride when your fear cometh,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752I also will laugh in your destruction, and will mock when that shall come to you which you feared.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I also will laugh in your calamity, I will mock when your fear cometh;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 2:4
He that sitteth in the heavens will laugh: The Lord will have them in derision.
- Proverbs 6:15
Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; On a sudden shall he be broken, and that without remedy.
- Psalms 37:13
The Lord will laugh at him; For he seeth that his day is coming.
- Luke 14:24
For I say unto you, that none of those men that were bidden shall taste of my supper.
- Proverbs 10:24
The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
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