Proverbs 21:15

It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 21:15

BSB
Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity.
AKJV
It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
CPDV
It is gladness for the just to do judgment; and it is dread for those who work iniquity.
ERV
It is joy to the righteous to do judgment; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
NHEB
It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to evildoers.
SMT
Joy to the just one to do judgment: and destruction to those working iniquity.

Commentary for Proverbs 21:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 21:15
Summary
Righteous feel joy executing justice; wicked face ruin
Event
Contrasting fates of righteous and wicked
Estimated Time Period
c. 950-700 BC
Category
Wisdom