Devine Scripture

Proverbs 13:21

Proverbs chapter 13 · verse 21 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.

Context

v.20Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

v.21This passage

v.22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

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: