Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 12:21
21No disaster overcomes the righteous, but the wicked are full of misery.
Proverbs 12:21 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
- New International Version (NIV)No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
- English Standard Version (ESV)No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
- New King James Version (NKJV)No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
Context of Proverbs 12:21
19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue, only a moment. 20Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. No disaster overcomes the righteous, but the wicked are full of misery. 22Lying lips are detestable to the Lord, but faithful people are his delight. 23A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.
Read all of Proverbs 12Proverbs 12:21 word by word
לֹא־יְאֻנֶּ֣ה לַצַּדִּ֣יק כָּל־אָ֑וֶן וּ֝רְשָׁעִ֗ים מָ֣לְאוּ רָֽע׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 12:21
- Romans 8:28We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
- 1 Corinthians 3:22whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or things present or things to come — everything is yours,
- 2 Corinthians 4:17For our momentary light affliction is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory.
- Proverbs 1:31they will eat the fruit of their way and be glutted with their own schemes.
- Proverbs 14:14The disloyal one will get what his conduct deserves, and a good one, what his deeds deserve.
- Jeremiah 13:12“Say this to them: ‘This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: Every jar should be filled with wine.’ Then they will respond to you, ‘Don’t we know that every jar should be filled with wine?’
- Habakkuk 2:16You will be filled with disgrace instead of glory. You also — drink, and expose your uncircumcision! The cup in the Lord’s right hand will come around to you, and utter disgrace will cover your glory.
- Revelation 18:6Pay her back the way she also paid, and double it according to her works. In the cup in which she mixed, mix a double portion for her.
Commentaries on Proverbs 12:21
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 21There shall no evil happen to the just - No, for all things work together for good to them that love God. Whatever occurs to a righteous man God turns to his advantage. But, on the other hand, the wicked are filled with mischief: they are hurt, grieved, and wounded, by every occurrence; and nothing turns to their profit.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 21Verse 21 If men are sincerely righteous, the righteous God has engaged that no evil shall happen to them. But they that delight in mischief shall have enough of it.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2121. no evil--(as in Psa 91:10), under God's wise limitations (Ro 8:28). mischief--as penal evil.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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