Proverbs 13:21

World English Bible

Misfortune pursues sinners,
but prosperity rewards the righteous.

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Proverbs 13:21 in other translations

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

Proverbs 13:21 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 13:21 in context

  1. 19Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
    but fools detest turning from evil.
  2. 20One who walks with wise men grows wise,
    but a companion of fools suffers harm.
  3. 21Misfortune pursues sinners,
    but prosperity rewards the righteous.
  4. 22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,
    but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
  5. 23An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields,
    but injustice sweeps it away.