Proverbs 6:15Therefore his calamity will come suddenly. He will be broken suddenly, and that without remedy.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~950 BC. Solomon observes the inevitable collapse of those who destroy others...
The emotion here: sober warning mixed with protective concern
The original word
pith'om (פִּתְאֹם) — suddenly, in a moment, without warning
Why it matters
Ancient Near Eastern kings kept detailed records of how rebels and troublemakers met their end
Read with care
What most readers miss in Proverbs 6:15
The phrase 'without remedy' means beyond human help - when consequences come, no lawyer or connection can fix it
Common misconceptionPeople see this as vindictive, but Solomon is warning troublemakers to change before it's too late - it's actually mercy disguised as threat.
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Bible Genome reading
Proverbs 6:15 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Proverbs 6:15 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Solomon. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the wisdom genre of biblical literature. Key themes include consequences, justice. Notable phrases: calamity will come suddenly; without remedy. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
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