Proverbs 13:21
Misfortune pursues people who sin ·intentionally miss the mark goal·, 2 but prosperity rewards the upright. 1
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In The King James Version
Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repaid.
In Context
20One who walks with wise men grows wise, 2 but a companion of fools suffers harm. 1
Cross References
Genesis 4:7If you do well, won’t it be lifted up? If you don’t do well, habitual sin ·missing the mark· crouches at the door. Its desire is for you, but you are to rule over it.”
Psalms 32:10Many sorrows come to the wicked, 2 but chesed ·loving-kindness· shall surround him who trusts in Adonai. 1
Proverbs 13:13Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, 2 but he who respects a charge will be rewarded. 1
Isaiah 3:10Tell the upright “Good!” 2 For they shall eat the fruit of their deeds. 1
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 →