Devine Scripture

Proverbs 12:21

Proverbs chapter 12 · verse 21 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

Context

v.20Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

v.21This passage

v.22Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.

Cross references

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

  • 1 Corinthians 3:22

    whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;

  • 2 Corinthians 4:17

    For our light affliction, which is for the moment, worketh for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;

  • 1 Peter 3:13

    And who is he that will harm you, if ye be zealous of that which is good?

  • Romans 8:28

    And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

  • Proverbs 1:31

    Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, And be filled with their own devices.

  • Habakkuk 2:16

    Thou art filled with shame, and not glory: drink thou also, and be as one uncircumcised; the cup of Jehovah’s right hand shall come round unto thee, and foul shame shall be upon thy glory.