Proverbs 13:21

21 Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things.

Proverbs 13:21 in Other Translations

KJV
21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
ESV
21 Disaster pursues sinners, but the righteous are rewarded with good.
NLT
21 Trouble chases sinners, while blessings reward the righteous.
MSG
21 Disaster entraps sinners, but God-loyal people get a good life.
CSB
21 Disaster pursues sinners, but good rewards the righteous.

Proverbs 13:21 In-Context

19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
20 Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.
21 Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things.
22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.
23 An unplowed field produces food for the poor, but injustice sweeps it away.

Cross References 3

  • 1. 2 Samuel 3:39; Jeremiah 40:3; Jeremiah 50:7; Ezekiel 14:13; Ezekiel 18:4
  • 2. Psalms 25:13
  • 3. Psalms 32:10
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