Proverbs 21:18

The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 21:18

BSB
The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright.
AKJV
The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
CPDV
The impious is given over instead of the just, and the iniquitous is given over in place of the upright.
ERV
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; and the treacherous cometh in the stead of the upright.
NHEB
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; the treacherous for the upright.
SMT
The unjust one a ransom for the just one, and he transgressing, instead of the upright.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 21:18

ThewickedH7563AdjectiveshallbearansomH3724Noun MasculinefortherighteousH6662AdjectiveandthetransgressorH898VerbfortheuprightH3477Adjective

Commentary for Proverbs 21:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 21:18
Summary
Wicked serve as substitutes suffering punishment for righteous
Event
Wicked endure consequences for righteous
Estimated Time Period
c. 950-700 BC
Category
Wisdom