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Proverbs 13:21

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 13:21 in other translations

Misfortune pursues sinners,
but prosperity rewards the righteous.

Proverbs 13:21 · World English Bible

Proverbs 13:21 in context

  1. 19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
  2. 20Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
  3. 21Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.
  4. 22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.
  5. 23Much food is in the tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.