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


In Context

18 He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

20 He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

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

22 A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.

23 A poor man's field may produce abundant food, but injustice sweeps it away.

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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

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

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

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

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.