Proverbs 11:18-21
New International Version
18 A wicked person earns deceptive wages,
but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.(A)
20 The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse,(D)
but he delights(E) in those whose ways are blameless.(F)
21 Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished,
but those who are righteous will go free.(G)
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 11:23
New International Version
23 The desire of the righteous ends only in good,
but the hope of the wicked only in wrath.
Proverbs 11:23
Christian Standard Bible
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