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Proverbs 12:21
21There shall no evil happen to a righteous [man]; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
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
19The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment. 20Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy. There shall no evil happen to a righteous [man]; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. 22Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight. 23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
Read all of Proverbs 12Proverbs 12:21 word by word
לֹא־יְאֻנֶּ֣ה לַצַּדִּ֣יק כָּל־אָ֑וֶן וּ֝רְשָׁעִ֗ים מָ֣לְאוּ רָֽע׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 12:21
- Romans 8:28But we do know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to purpose.
- 1 Corinthians 3:22Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or [the] world, or life, or death, or things present, or things coming, all are yours;
- 2 Corinthians 4:17For our momentary [and] light affliction works for us in surpassing measure an eternal weight of glory;
- Proverbs 1:31therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their way, and be filled with their own devices.
- Proverbs 14:14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man from what is in himself.
- Jeremiah 13:12And thou shalt speak unto them this word: Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, Every skin shall be filled with wine. And they will say unto thee, Do we not very well know that every skin shall be filled with wine?
- Habakkuk 2:16Thou art filled with shame instead of glory; drink thou also, and let thy foreskin be uncovered: the cup of Jehovah's right hand shall be turned unto thee, and a shameful spewing shall be on thy glory.
- Revelation 18:6Recompense her even as she has recompensed; and double [to her] double, according to her works. In the cup which she has mixed, mix to her double.
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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