Proverbs 13:21
Tragedy chases after the sinner, but prosperity rewards the good.
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In The King James Version
Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repaid.
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Genesis 4:7If you were doing what's right, then you'd be looking happy. But if you don't do what's right, then sin will be like an animal crouching outside your home, ready to pounce on you. It wants to have you, but you must be the one in control.”
Psalms 32:10The wicked have many problems, but those who trust in the Lord will be surrounded by his never-failing love.
Proverbs 13:13If you despise words of advice, you'll pay for it; but if you respect what you're told, you'll be rewarded.
Isaiah 3:10Tell those who live right that they will be fine, for they will be happy to receive the reward for what they have done.
Acts 28:4When the people there saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to each other, “This man must be a murderer. Even though he escaped death from the sea, Justice won't let him live.”
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:21
20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. Note, 1. Those that would be good must keep good company, which is an evidence for them that they would be good (men's character is known by the company they choose) and will be a means of making them good, of showing them the way and of quickening and encouraging them in it. He that would be himself wise must walk with those that are so, must choose such for his intimate acquaintance, and converse with them accordingly;… Read the whole commentary →