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 · 2000

I also will laugh inthe day ofyour calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I also will laugh inthe day ofyour calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

So in the day of your trouble I will be laughing; I will make sport of your fear;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

I also in your calamity do laugh, I deride when your fear cometh,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

I also will laugh in your destruction, and will mock when that shall come to you which you feared.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I also will laugh in your calamity, I will mock when your fear cometh;

Context

v.25But ye have set at nought all my counsel, And would none of my reproof:

v.26This passage

v.27When your fear cometh as a storm, And your calamity cometh on as a whirlwind; When distress and anguish come upon you.

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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