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Proverbs 21:18
The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
Proverbs 21:18 · King James Version
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Proverbs 21:18 in other translations
The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright.
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; the treacherous for the upright.
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In context
15 It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
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