Proverbs 13:21
Disaster pursues sinners, but the righteous are rewarded with good.
In context
18 Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored. 19 A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools. 20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
21 Disaster pursues sinners, but the righteous are rewarded with good. 22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous. 23 The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food, but it is swept away through injustice. 24 Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 13:21 in the KJV
Evil pursueth sinners: But to the righteous good shall be repaid.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 13:21 in the NIV
Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things.