Proverbs 13:21 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.”

Proverbs 13:21 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 13:21 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 13:21 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.”

Proverbs 13:21 — World English Bible

Proverbs 13:21 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.”

Proverbs 13:21 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 13:21 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“Evil pursueth sinners, And good recompenseth the righteous.”

Proverbs 13:21 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 13:21 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“Evil pursueth sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.”

Proverbs 13:21 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 13:21 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Affliction followeth sinners: but vnto the righteous God will recompense good.”

Proverbs 13:21 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 13:21 in Context — Proverbs 13

19 Un désir accompli est doux à l’âme, Mais s’éloigner du mal fait horreur aux insensés.

20 Celui qui fréquente les sages devient sage, Mais celui qui se plaît avec les insensés s’en trouve mal.

21 Le malheur poursuit ceux qui pèchent, Mais le bonheur récompense les justes.

22 L’homme de bien a pour héritiers les enfants de ses enfants, Mais les richesses du pécheur sont réservées pour le juste.

23 Le champ que défriche le pauvre donne une nourriture abondante, Mais tel périt par défaut de justice.

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What Does Proverbs 13:21 Mean?

Proverbs 13:21 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 13. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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