Proverbs 12:21
The Scripture
(21) There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the author contrasts the outcomes of wisdom and folly, describing how the righteous will be blessed and the wicked will be cursed. It emphasizes that God's judgment is just and that his wisdom guides the path of the righteous. The chapter ends with a reminder that the fear of the Lord leads to true prosperity.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Romans 8:28I Corinthians 3:22I Corinthians 3:23II Corinthians 4:17Proverbs 1:31Proverbs 14:14Jeremiah 13:12Jeremiah 13:13Jeremiah 13:14Habakkuk 2:16Revelation 18:6
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