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Proverbs 21:18
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.
Proverbs 21:18 · World English Bible
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Proverbs 21:18 in other translations
The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
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.
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In context
15 It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
16 The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.
17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.
18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright.
19 It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.
21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
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