Psalm 37:21
World English Bible (WEB)
The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back, but the righteous give generously.
In context
19 They shall not be disappointed in the time of evil. In the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
20 But the wicked shall perish. The enemies of the LORD shall be like the beauty of the fields. They will vanish— vanish like smoke.
21 The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back, but the righteous give generously.
22 For such as are blessed by him shall inherit the land. Those who are cursed by him shall be cut off.
23 A man’s steps are established by the LORD. He delights in his way.
Psalm 37:21 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back, but the righteous give generously.
- KJV King James Version
- The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.
- 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.