Psalms 34:21
Misfortune will slay the ungodly; those who hate the righteous are doomed.
Open English Bible (UK)
In The King James Version
Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.
In Context
20He guards all their bones, none are broken.
22The Lord ransoms the life of his servants, and none will be doomed who takes refuge in him.
Cross References
Psalms 20:8They will totter and fall, while we rise and stand firm.
Psalms 37:30The mouth of the righteous murmurs wisdom, and words of justice are on their tongues.
Psalms 89:23but his foes I will shatter before him, I will strike down those who hate him.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 34:12-22
An Exhortation to Fear God; The Privileges of the Righteous. 11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord . 12 What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good? 13 Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. 14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. 15 The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. 16 The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of… Read the whole commentary →