21Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.


In Context

18 Poverty and shame'shall be to him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

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

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

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

23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.

Proverbs 13:21 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

13:21Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repaid.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

13:21Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

13:2121Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just good shall be repaid.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:21Evil pursueth sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

13:21Evil pursueth sinners: but the righteous shall be recompensed with good.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:21Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repaid.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:21Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

13:21Evil pursueth sinners, And good recompenseth the righteous.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

13:21Evil pursues sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repaid.