Proverbs 22:8 asv — He that soweth iniquity shall reap calamity; And the rod of his wrath shall fail.

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"He that soweth iniquity shall reap calamity; And the rod of his wrath shall fail. "

— Proverbs 22:8, American Standard Version

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“He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.”
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Proverbs 22 — Context

Thornsandsnares are in the way of the perverse: He that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.

Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.

The rich ruleth over the poor; And the borrower is servant to the lender.

He that soweth iniquity shall reap calamity; And the rod of his wrath shall fail.

He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.

Cast out the scoffer, and contention will go out; Yea, strife and ignominy will cease.

He that loveth pureness of heart, Forthe grace of his lips the king will be his friend.

Proverbs 22:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 22:8 say?

Proverbs 22:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “He that soweth iniquity shall reap calamity; And the rod of his wrath shall fail. ”

Where is Proverbs 22:8 in the Bible?

Proverbs 22:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 22, verse 8.

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 22:8.

What translation should I read Proverbs 22:8 in?

Proverbs 22:8 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 22:8?

Proverbs 22:8 reads (ASV): “He that soweth iniquity shall reap calamity; And the rod of his wrath shall fail. ” 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 22:8 asv — He that soweth iniquity shall reap calamity; And the rod of his wrath shall fail.

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