21Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.


In Context

18 There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.

19 The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.

20 Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.

21 Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him.

23 A cautious man concealeth knowledge: and the heart of fools publisheth folly.

Proverbs 12:21 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:21There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

12:21No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

12:21There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:21There shall no evil happen to a righteous man; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:21There shall no mischief happen to the righteous: but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:21There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:21No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

12:21No iniquity is desired by the righteous, And the wicked have been full of evil.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:21There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.