Proverbs 12:21
No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
In context
18 The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. 19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. 20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
21 No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble. 22 The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. 23 The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool’s heart blurts out folly. 24 Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 12:21 in the KJV
There shall no evil happen to the just: But the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 12:21 in the ESV
No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.