Proverbs 13:21
Affliction followeth sinners: but vnto the righteous God will recompense good.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repaid.
In Context
20He that walketh with the wise, shalbe wise: but a companion of fooles shalbe afflicted.
Cross References
Genesis 4:7If thou do well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sinne lieth at the doore: also vnto thee his desire shalbe subiect, and thou shalt rule ouer him.
Psalms 32:10Many sorowes shall come to the wicked: but he, that trusteth in the Lord, mercie shall compasse him.
Proverbs 13:13He that despiseth the worde, hee shall be destroyed: but hee that feareth the commandement he shalbe rewarded.
Isaiah 3:10Say ye, Surely it shalbe well with the iust: for they shall eate the fruite of their workes.
Acts 28:4Nowe when ye Barbarians saw the worme hang on his hand, they said among themselues, This man surely is a murtherer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet Vengeance hath not suffered to liue.
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 →