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Psalm 37:21

World English Bible

The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back,
but the righteous give generously.

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Psalm 37:21 in other translations

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; But the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth.

Psalm 37:21 · American Standard Version

Psalm 37:21 in context

  1. 19They shall not be disappointed in the time of evil.
    In the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
  2. 20But the wicked shall perish.
    The enemies of Yahweh shall be like the beauty of the fields.
    They will vanish—
    vanish like smoke.
  3. 21The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back,
    but the righteous give generously.
  4. 22For such as are blessed by him shall inherit the land.
    Those who are cursed by him shall be cut off.
  5. 23A man’s steps are established by Yahweh.
    He delights in his way.