Proverbs 12:21
King James Version (KJV)
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
In context
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Proverbs 12:21 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
- WEB World English Bible
- No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
- ASV American Standard Version
- There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- No iniquity is desired by the righteous, And the wicked have been full of evil.
- DBY Darby Translation
- There shall no evil happen to a righteous [man]; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
- WBS Webster Bible
- There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.