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Proverbs 21:18

The wicked shalbe a ransome for the iust, and the transgressour for the righteous.

Proverbs 21:18 · Geneva Bible

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Proverbs 21:18 in other translations

KJV King James Version

The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright.

WEB World English Bible

The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.

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In context

15 It is ioye to the iust to doe iudgement: but destruction shalbe to the workers of iniquitie.

16 A man that wandreth out of the way of wisdome, shall remaine in the congregation of the dead.

17 Hee that loueth pastime, shalbe a poore man: and he that loueth wine and oyle, shall not be riche.

18 The wicked shalbe a ransome for the iust, and the transgressour for the righteous.

19 It is better to dwell in the wildernesse, then with a contentious and angry woman.

20 In the house of the wise is a pleasant treasure and oyle: but a foolish man deuoureth it.

21 He that followeth after righteousnes and mercy, shall finde life, righteousnes, and glory.

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