Proverbs 11:21

Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:21

BSB
Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
AKJV
Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
CPDV
Hand in hand, the evil shall not be innocent. But the offspring of the just shall be saved.
ERV
Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
NHEB
Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the descendants of the righteous will be delivered.
SMT
Hand to hand, the evil one shall not be unpunished: and the seed of the just were delivered.

Commentary for Proverbs 11:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 11:21
Summary
Even united wickedness faces judgment; righteous descendants escape it
Event
Wicked united still face judgment; righteous offspring delivered
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom