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Psalm 37:21
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; But the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth.
Psalm 37:21 · American Standard Version
Psalm 37:21 in other translations
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.
The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous are gracious and giving.
The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back, but the righteous give generously.
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In context
18 Jehovah knoweth the days of the perfect; And their inheritance shall be for ever.
19 They shall not be put to shame in the time of evil; And in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
20 But the wicked shall perish, And the enemies of Jehovah shall be as the fat of lambs: They shall consume; in smoke shall they consume away.
21 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; But the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth.
22 For such as are blessed of him shall inherit the land; And they that are cursed of him shall be cut off.
23 A man’s goings are established of Jehovah; And he delighteth in his way.
24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For Jehovah upholdeth him with his hand.
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