Devine Scripture

Proverbs 21:7

Proverbs chapter 21 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away, Because they refuse to do justice.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away, Because they refuse to do justice.

Context

v.6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death.

v.7This passage

v.8The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked; But as for the pure, his work is right.

Cross references

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

  • Zechariah 5:3

    Then said he unto me, This is the curse that goeth forth over the face of the whole land: for every one that stealeth shall be cut off on the one side according to it; and every one that sweareth shall be cut off on the other side according to it.

  • Ezekiel 18:18

    As for his father, because he cruelly oppressed, robbed his brother, and did that which is not good among his people, behold, he shall die in his iniquity.

  • Ezekiel 22:13

    Behold, therefore, I have smitten my hand at thy dishonest gain which thou hast made, and at thy blood which hath been in the midst of thee.

  • Proverbs 10:6

    Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

  • Jeremiah 7:15

    And I will cast you out of my sight, as I have cast out all your brethren, even the whole seed of Ephraim.

  • Psalms 7:16

    His mischief shall return upon his own head, And his violence shall come down upon his own pate.