Proverbs 21:7

The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 21:7

BSB
The violence of the wicked will sweep them away because they refuse to do what is just.
AKJV
The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.
CPDV
The robberies of the impious will drag them down, because they were not willing to do judgment.
ERV
The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away; because they refuse to do judgment.
NHEB
The violence of the wicked will drive them away, because they refuse to do what is right.
SMT
The violence of the unjust shall sweep them away, for they refuse to do judgment.

Commentary for Proverbs 21:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 21:7
Summary
Criminal violence ultimately destroys the perpetrator
Event
Theft leads to personal ruin
Estimated Time Period
c. 950-700 BC
Category
Wisdom