Proverbs 13:21
Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things.
In context
18 Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. 19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil. 20 Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.
21 Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things. 22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous. 23 An unplowed field produces food for the poor, but injustice sweeps it away. 24 Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 13:21 in the KJV
Evil pursueth sinners: But to the righteous good shall be repaid.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 13:21 in the ESV
Disaster pursues sinners, but the righteous are rewarded with good.