Proverbs 12:21
World English Bible (WEB)
No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
In context
19 Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.
23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
Proverbs 12:21 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
- KJV King James Version
- There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
- 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.