Proverbs 13:21

Proverbs 13:21 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
• New International Version (NIV)Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Disaster pursues sinners, but the righteous are rewarded with good.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Evil pursues sinners, But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.

Context of Proverbs 13:21

19A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning away from evil. 20He who walks with wise men is wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous. 22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous. 23The fallow field of the poor yields much food, but it is swept away by injustice.

Proverbs 13:21 word by word

חַ֭טָּאִים תְּרַדֵּ֣ף רָעָ֑ה וְאֶת־צַ֝דִּיקִ֗ים יְשַׁלֶּם־טֽוֹב׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Evilרָעָהra‛ râ‛âh · distress: harmH7451
• pursuethרָדַףrâdaph · to pursueH7291
• sinnersחַטָּאchaţţâ' · sinnerH2400
• but to the righteousצַדִּיקtsaddîyq · righteousH6662
• goodטוֹבţôb · goodH2896
• shall be repayedשָׁלֵםshâlam · to completeH7999

Cross-references for Proverbs 13:21

• Genesis 4:7If you do well, it will lift. But if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the doorway. Its desire is for you, but you must master it.”
• Numbers 32:23“But if you don’t do this, behold, you sin against Adonai! Be assured! Your sin will find you out!
• Psalms 32:10Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but lovingkindness surrounds the one who trusts in Adonai.
• Psalms 140:11Let burning coals fall upon them. May they be cast into the fire, into deep pits, never to rise again.
• Acts 28:4When the natives saw the snake hanging from his hand, they began saying to one another, “No doubt this man is a murderer! Though he has been saved from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live.”
• Proverbs 3:10Then your barns will be filled with plenty, your vats will overflow with new wine.
• Romans 2:7To those who by perseverance in doing good are seeking glory, honor, and immortality—eternal life.

Commentaries on Proverbs 13:21

• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 21Verse 21 When God pursues sinners he is sure to overtake them; and he will reward the righteous.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2121. (Compare Pr 11:31). good ... repaid--or, "He (God) will repay good."Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 13:21

• Wicked (People)

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Commentaries on Proverbs 13

• 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