Proverbs 11:31

Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:31

BSB

If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the ungodly and the sinner!

AKJV

Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.

CPDV

If the just are repaid upon the earth, how much more the impious and the sinner!

ERV

Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: how much more the wicked and the sinner!

NHEB

If the righteous is delivered with difficulty, where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?

SMT

Behold, the just shall be requited in the earth: much more the unjust one and the sinning.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 11:31

BeholdtherighteousH6662AdjectiveshallberecompensedH7999VerbintheearthH776Noun FemininemuchmorethewickedH7563AdjectiveandthesinnerH2398Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 11:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 11:31

Summary

Righteous receive justice; wickedness receives greater judgment.

Event

Revealing judgment certainty

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC