Proverbs 11:21

Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.

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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 the LORD, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.

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

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Cross References

Exodus 23:2“You shall not follow a crowd to do evil. You shall not testify in court to side with a multitude to pervert justice.

Job 36:17“But you are full of the judgement of the wicked. Judgement and justice take hold of you.

Psalms 112:1Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who delights greatly in his commandments.

Proverbs 12:21No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

Proverbs 16:5Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; they shall certainly not be unpunished.

Jeremiah 32:39I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me forever, for their good and the good of their children after them.

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