Proverbs 11:18-21
Christian Standard Bible
18 The wicked person earns an empty wage,
but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.(A)
20 Those with twisted minds are detestable to the Lord,
but those with blameless conduct are his delight.(D)
21 Be assured[a] that a wicked person
will not go unpunished,(E)
but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
Footnotes
- 11:21 Lit Hand to hand
Proverbs 11:18-21
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
18 The wicked earn no real gain,
but those who sow righteousness get a true reward.(A)
19 Whoever is steadfast in righteousness will live,
but whoever pursues evil will die.
20 Crooked minds are an abomination to the Lord,
but those of blameless ways are his delight.(B)
21 Be assured, the wicked will not go unpunished,
but those who are righteous will escape.(C)
Proverbs 11:23
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 11:23
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
23 The desire of the righteous ends only in good,
the expectation of the wicked in wrath.
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