Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?

American Standard Version (ASV)

For their calamity shall rise suddenly; And the destruction from them both, who knoweth it?

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For their downfall will come suddenly; and who has knowledge of the destruction of those in high positions?

Darby English Bible (DBY)

For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?

World English Bible (WEB)

For their calamity will rise suddenly; The destruction from them both--who knows?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

For suddenly doth their calamity rise, And the ruin of them both -- who knoweth!