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Proverbs 14:19

World English Bible

The evil bow down before the good,
and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

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Proverbs 14:19 in other translations

The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.

Proverbs 14:19 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 14:19 in context

  1. 17He who is quick to become angry will commit folly,
    and a crafty man is hated.
  2. 18The simple inherit folly,
    but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
  3. 19The evil bow down before the good,
    and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
  4. 20The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor,
    but the rich person has many friends.
  5. 21He who despises his neighbor sins,
    but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.