Psalms 37:21
“The wicked borroweth, and payeth not againe: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giueth.”
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Psalms 37:21 Context
19They shall not be ashamed in the euill time: and in the dayes of famine they shalbe satisfied. 20But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the Lord shall be as the fat of lambes: they shall consume: into smoke shall they consume away. 21The wicked borroweth, and payeth not againe: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giueth. 22For such as be blessed of him, shall inherite the earth: and they that be cursed of him, shalbe cut off. 23The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.
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The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.
- King James Version
The wicked borrows and does not pay back, But the righteous is gracious and gives.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; But the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The sinner takes money and does not give it back; but the upright man has mercy, and gives to others.
- Basic English Bible
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; but the righteous is gracious and giveth:
- Darby Bible
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth.
- Webster's Bible
The wicked borrow, and don't pay back, but the righteous give generously.
- World English Bible
The wicked is borrowing and repayeth not, And the righteous is gracious and giving.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not; but the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible