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


In Context

18 Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

20 There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil, but joy for those who promote peace.

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

22 The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful.

23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out 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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

12:21Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

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.