Proverbs 12:21

There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 12:21

BSB
No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
AKJV
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
CPDV
Whatever may befall the just, it will not discourage him. But the impious will be filled with disasters.
ERV
There shall no mischief happen to the righteous: but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
NHEB
No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
SMT
No iniquity shall approach to the just one: and the unjust were filled with evil.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 12:21

ThereshallnoevilH205Noun MasculinehappenH579VerbtothejustH6662AdjectivebutthewickedH7563AdjectiveshallbefilledH4390VerbwithmischiefH7451

Commentary for Proverbs 12:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 12:21
Summary
Righteous escape harm; wrongdoers face consequences.
Event
Justice befalling each group
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom