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Proverbs 11:21-1953 kjv — Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. As a je…

King James Version

21

Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

22

As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.

23

The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

24

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

25

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

26

He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

27

He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

28

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

29

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

30

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

31

Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.

— Proverbs 11:21-1953, King James Version

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  • ASV

    “Thoughhandjoinin hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. Asa ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So isa fair woman that is without discretion. The desire of the righteous is only good; Butthe expectation of the wicked is wrath. There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want. The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself. He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him. He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf. He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls. Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth; How much more the wicked and the sinner! ”

  • WEB

    “Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the seed of the righteous will be delivered. Like a gold ring in a pig's snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion. The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath. There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty. The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself. People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it. He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him. He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf. He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls. Behold, the righteous shall be repaid in the earth; how much more the wicked and the sinner!”

  • NET

    “Be assured that the evil person will not be unpunished, but the descendants of the righteous have escaped harm. Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who rejects discretion. The desire of the righteous is only good, but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. One person is generous and yet grows more wealthy, but another withholds more than he should and comes to poverty. A generous person will be enriched, and the one who provides water for others will himself be satisfied. People will curse the one who withholds grain, but they will praise the one who sells it. The one who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but the one who searches for evil– it will come to him. The one who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf. The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person. The fruit of the righteous is like a tree producing life, and the one who wins souls is wise. If the righteous are recompensed on earth, how much more the wicked sinner!”

Proverbs 11 — Context

18

The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

19

As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

20

They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

21

Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

22

As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.

23

The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

24

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

25

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

26

He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

27

He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

28

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

29

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

30

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

31

Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.

Proverbs 11:21-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 11:21-1953 say?
Proverbs 11:21-1953 in the King James Version reads: “Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. ”
Where is Proverbs 11:21-1953 in the Bible?
Proverbs 11:21-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 11, verses 21–1953.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 11:21-1953.
What translation should I read Proverbs 11:21-1953 in?
Proverbs 11:21-1953 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 11:21-1953?
Proverbs 11:21-1953 reads (KJV): “Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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