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Proverbs 24:34

And destitution will overtake you like a runner, and begging will overtake you like an armed man.
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King James Version

So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.

English Standard Version

and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man.

New International Version

and poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man.