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Proverbs 11:21

Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, 2 but the offspring of the upright will be delivered. 1

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In The King James Version

Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

In Context

20Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Adonai, 2 but those whose ways are blameless are his delight. 1

22Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout, 2 is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion. 1

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Cross References

Exodus 23:2+ 23:2. Ex 23:2 (Ex 23:1-3) (#9.553): T. Not to follow a crowd in order to do evil / R. To give decisions according to the majority, when there is a difference of opinion in the Great Rabbinical Court / the Sanhedrin ·Sitting together· in matters of judgment, as it is written “to incline after many” (Ex 23:2) / R. Decide by majority in case of disagreement “You shall not follow a crowd to do evil. + 23:2. Ex 23:2 (Ex 23:1-3) (#9.554): T. Not to pervert justice by testifying in court in order to side with a multitude to pervert justice / R. Not to decide according to a majority in capital cases / R. The court must not execute through a majority of one; at least a majority of two is required R. Directive: The Rabbis clarify, if those who are for conviction exceed only by one than those for acquittal, then you are to decide in favor of life + 23:2. Ex 23:2 (Ex 23:1-3) (#9.555): T. This command is not found in the straightforward text, it is implied / R. That one who has first argued for acquittal shall not later argue for conviction / R. A judge who presented an acquittal plea must not present an argument for conviction in capital cases You shall not testify in court to side with a multitude to pervert justice.

Psalms 112:1Halleluyah ·praise Yah·! 2 א Blessed is the man who fears Adonai, 2 בּ who delights greatly in his mitzvot ·instructions·. 1

Proverbs 12:21No vain striving of iniquity shall happen to the upright, 2 but the wicked shall be filled with evil. 1

Proverbs 16:5Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Adonai: 2 they shall certainly not be unpunished. 1

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