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Proverbs 13:21
Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
Proverbs 13:21 · World English Bible
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Proverbs 13:21 in other translations
Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.
Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
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In context
18 Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
19 Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
20 One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
21 Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
23 An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields, but injustice sweeps it away.
24 One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
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