Proverbs 11:21
“Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.”
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
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Related Verses
“The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.”
“The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.”
“There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.”
“Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.”
“The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.”