Proverbs 11:21
Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
In context
18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: But to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. 19 As righteousness tendeth to life: So he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. 20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: But such as are upright in their way are his delight.
21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. 22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, So is a fair woman which is without discretion. 23 The desire of the righteous is only good: But the expectation of the wicked is wrath. 24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
Compare in other versions
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 11:21 in the NIV
Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 11:21 in the ESV
Be assured, an evil person will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.