Proverbs 13:21
“Euill pursueth sinners: but to the righteous, good shall be repayd.”
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Proverbs 13:21 Context
19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soule: but it is abomination to fooles to depart from euill. 20He that walketh with wise men, shall be wise: but a companion of fooles shall be destroyed. 21Euill pursueth sinners: but to the righteous, good shall be repayd. 22A good man leaueth an inheritance to his childrens children: and the wealth of the sinner is layd vp for the iust. 23Much food is in the tillage of the poore: but there is that is destroyed for want of iudgement.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:21
Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
- King James Version
Adversity pursues sinners, But the righteous will be rewarded with prosperity.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Evil will overtake sinners, but the upright will be rewarded with good.
- Basic English Bible
Evil pursueth sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.
- Darby Bible
Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repaid.
- Webster's Bible
Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
- World English Bible
Evil pursueth sinners, And good recompenseth the righteous.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Evil pursueth sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 13:21
13:21 Evil - Punishment proportionable to their sin.