21 Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things.

Other Translations of Proverbs 13:21

King James Version

21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.

English Standard Version

21 DisasterOr Evil pursues sinners, but the righteous are rewarded with good.

The Message

21 Disaster entraps sinners, but God-loyal people get a good life.

New King James Version

21 Evil pursues sinners, But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.

New Living Translation

21 Trouble chases sinners, while blessings reward the righteous.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 13:21

Commentary on Proverbs 13:21

(Read Proverbs 13:21)

When God pursues sinners he is sure to overtake them; and he will reward the righteous.