Proverbs 24:34
So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.
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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.
Catholic Public Domain Version
And destitution will overtake you like a runner, and begging will overtake you like an armed man.