Proverbs 13:21
What does Proverbs 13:21 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 13:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Evil will overtake sinners, but the upright will be rewarded with good.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Evil pursueth sinners, And good recompenseth the righteous.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just good shall be repaid.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Evil pursueth sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 28:4
And when the barbarians saw the venomous creature hanging from his hand, they said one to another, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped from the sea, yet Justice hath not suffered to live.
- Psalms 32:10
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he that trusteth in Jehovah, lovingkindness shall compass him about.
- Isaiah 3:10
Say ye of the righteous, that it shall be well with him; for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.
- Numbers 32:23
But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against Jehovah; and be sure your sin will find you out.
- Genesis 4:7
If thou doest well, shall it not be lifted up? and if thou doest not well, sin coucheth at the door; and unto thee shall be its desire; but do thou rule over it.
- Romans 2:7
to them that by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and incorruption, eternal life:
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