Proverbs 1:27 akjv — When your fear comes as desolation, and your destruction comes as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish comes on you.

American King James Version

"When your fear comes as desolation, and your destruction comes as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish comes on you. "

— Proverbs 1:27, American King James Version

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BBE
“When your fear comes on you like a storm, and your trouble like a rushing wind; when pain and sorrow come on you.”
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KJVA
“When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.”
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Proverbs 1 — Context

Because I have called, and you refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;

But you have set at nothing all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:

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

When your fear comes as desolation, and your destruction comes as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish comes on you.

Then shall they call on me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:

For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:

They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.

Proverbs 1:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 1:27 say?

Proverbs 1:27 in the American King James Version reads: “When your fear comes as desolation, and your destruction comes as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish comes on you. ”

Where is Proverbs 1:27 in the Bible?

Proverbs 1:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 1, verse 27.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 1:27.

What translation should I read Proverbs 1:27 in?

Proverbs 1:27 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 1:27?

Proverbs 1:27 reads (AKJV): “When your fear comes as desolation, and your destruction comes as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish comes on you. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 1:27 akjv — When your fear comes as desolation, and your destruction comes as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish comes on you.

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