21Evil pursueth sinners, And good recompenseth the righteous.


In Context

18 Whoso is refusing instruction — poverty and shame, And whoso is observing reproof is honoured.

19 A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, And an abomination to fools is: Turn from evil.

20 Whoso is walking with wise men is wise, And a companion of fools suffereth evil.

21 Evil pursueth sinners, And good recompenseth the righteous.

22 A good man causeth sons' sons to inherit, And laid up for the righteous is the sinner's wealth.

23 Abundance of food — the tillage of the poor, And substance is consumed without judgment.

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 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 American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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