Proverbs 11:21
What does Proverbs 11:21 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 11:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Thoughhandjoinin hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Thoughhandjoinin hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Certainly the evil-doer will not go free from punishment, but the seed of the upright man will be safe.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Hand to hand, the wicked is not acquitted, And the seed of the righteous hath escaped.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Hand in hand the evil man shall not be innocent: but the seed of the just shall be saved.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Hand for hand! an evil [man] shall not be held innocent; but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Context
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.
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