Proverbs 24:21
21 My son, fear thou the Lord and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
Other Translations of Proverbs 24:21
New International Version
21 Fear the Lord and the king, my son, and do not join with rebellious officials,
English Standard Version
21 My son, fear the Lord and the king, and do not join with those who do otherwise,
The Message
21 Fear God, dear child - respect your leaders; don't be defiant or mutinous.
New King James Version
21 My son, fear the Lord and the king; Do not associate with those given to change;
New Living Translation
21 My child, fear the Lord and the king. Don't associate with rebels,
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 24:21
Commentary on Proverbs 24:21-22
(Read Proverbs 24:21-22)
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.