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Proverbs 11:21
21Be sure, the evil will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.
Proverbs 11:21 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
- New International Version (NIV)Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Be assured, an evil person will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Though they join forces, the wicked will not go unpunished; But the posterity of the righteous will be delivered.
Context of Proverbs 11:21
19Steadfast righteousness leads to life, but pursuing evil ends in death. 20Perverse hearts are an abomination to Adonai. His favor is on those blameless in their ways. Be sure, the evil will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered. 22Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion. 23The desire of the righteous is only good, but the hope of the wicked only wrath.
Read all of Proverbs 11Proverbs 11:21 word by word
יָ֣ד לְ֭יָד לֹא־יִנָּ֣קֶה רָּ֑ע וְזֶ֖רַע צַדִּיקִ֣ים נִמְלָֽט׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 11:21
- Proverbs 16:5Adonai abhors all the proud in heart. Be assured, they will not go unpunished.
- Exodus 23:2“Do not follow a crowd to do evil. Nor are you to testify in a case, to follow a crowd and pervert justice.
- Proverbs 13:22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.
- Genesis 17:7Yes, I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your seed after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, in order to be your God and your seed’s God after you.
- Psalms 37:26All day long he is gracious and lends. So his offspring will be a blessing.
- Psalms 112:1Halleluyah! Happy is the man who fears Adonai, who delights greatly in His mitzvot.
- Isaiah 27:4It is not that I have wrath. Who would give me thorns and thistles? Into battle I would march against them! I would burn them up altogether!
- Jeremiah 32:39I will give them one heart and one way, so they may fear Me forever; for their good and for their children after them.
- Acts 2:39For the promise is for you and your children, and for all who are far away—as many as Adonai our God calls to Himself.”
Commentaries on Proverbs 11:21
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 21Though hand join in hand - Let them confederate as they please, to support each other, justice will take care that they escape not punishment. The Hindoos sometimes ratify an engagement by one person laying his right hand on the hand of another - Ward.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 21literally, “hand to hand.” The meaning of which is, “Hand may plight faith to hand, men may confederate for evil, yet punishment shall come at last;” or “From hand to hand, from one generation to another, punishment shall descend on the evil doers.”Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 21Verse 21 Joining together in sin shall not protect the sinners.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 21Good behavior positively impacts the next generation.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2121. The combined power of the wicked cannot free them from just punishment, while the unaided children of the righteous find deliverance by reason of their pious relationship (Psa 37:25, 26).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 11
- 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
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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