Proverbs 14:19
King James Version (KJV)
The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
In context
17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Proverbs 14:19 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
- WEB World English Bible
- The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The evil have bowed down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous [man].
- WBS Webster Bible
- The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.