Proverbs 13:21

Proverbs 13:21 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

21Trouble pursues the sinner,

but the righteous are rewarded with good things.

21Adversity pursues sinners,

But the righteous will be rewarded with prosperity.

21Adversity pursues sinners,

But the [consistently] upright will be rewarded with prosperity.

21Disaster pursues sinners,

but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.

21Evil pursueth sinners;

But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.

21Affliction followeth sinners: but vnto the righteous God will recompense good.

21Misfortune pursues sinners,

but prosperity rewards the righteous.

21Hard times chase those who are sinful.

But those who do right are rewarded with good things.

21Trouble chases sinners and it catches them.

But righteous people will receive good things.

21Evil pursues sinners, || And good repays the righteous.