Proverbs 14:19
The evil bow down before the good, the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
In context
16 One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.
17 A man of quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated. 18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 19 The evil bow down before the good, the wicked at the gates of the righteous. 20 The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends.
21 Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor. 22 Do they not go astray who devise evil? Those who devise good meet steadfast love and faithfulness.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 14:19 in the KJV
The evil bow before the good; And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 14:19 in the NIV
Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.