My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
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Gill's Exposition
For their calamity shall rise suddenly,.... And come upon those that fear not God, and rebel against the king and the state, and innovate in matters of religion; and especially that bring in damnable…
Barnes' Notes
Them that are given to change - Those that seek to set aside the worship of the true God, or the authority of the true king, who represents Him.
Note, 1. Religion and loyalty must go together. As men, it is our duty to honour our Creator, to worship and reverence him, and to be always in his fear; as members of a community, incorporated for…
Cambridge Bible
given to change i.e. are of a revolutionary and subversive spirit, whether in religion or in politics.
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