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


In Context

18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

19 Truth's lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

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

22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.

23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

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 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 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.