Devine Scripture

Proverbs 11:21

Proverbs chapter 11 · verse 21 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Thoughhandjoinin hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Thoughhandjoinin hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

Context

v.20They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.

v.21This passage

v.22Asa ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So isa fair woman that is without discretion.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 37:26

    All the day long he dealeth graciously, and lendeth; And his seed is blessed.

  • Jeremiah 32:39

    and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:

  • Genesis 17:7

    And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee and to thy seed after thee.

  • Exodus 23:2

    Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to turn aside after a multitude to wrest justice:

  • Isaiah 27:4

    Wrath is not in me: would that the briers and thorns were against me in battle! I would march upon them, I would burn them together.

  • Psalms 112:1

    Praise ye Jehovah. Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, That delighteth greatly in his commandments.