Psalm 37:21
King James Version (KJV)
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.
In context
19 They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
20 But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.
21 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.
22 For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.
23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
Psalm 37:21 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.
- WEB World English Bible
- The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back, but the righteous give generously.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous are gracious and giving.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; But the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The wicked is borrowing and repayeth not, And the righteous is gracious and giving.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; but the righteous is gracious and giveth:
- WBS Webster Bible
- The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth.