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Proverbs 12:21
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
Proverbs 12:21 · King James Version
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Proverbs 12:21 in other translations
No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
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In context
18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
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