Proverbs 11:21 bbe — Certainly the evil-doer will not go free from punishment, but the seed of the upright man will be safe.

Bible in Basic English

"Certainly the evil-doer will not go free from punishment, but the seed of the upright man will be safe."

— Proverbs 11:21, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 11 — Context

The sinner gets the payment of deceit; but his reward is certain who puts in the seed of righteousness.

So righteousness gives life; but he who goes after evil gets death for himself.

The uncontrolled are hated by the Lord, but those whose ways are without error are his delight

Certainly the evil-doer will not go free from punishment, but the seed of the upright man will be safe.

Like a ring of gold in the nose of a pig, is a beautiful woman who has no sense.

The desire of the upright man is only for good, but wrath is waiting for the evil-doer.

A man may give freely, and still his wealth will be increased; and another may keep back more than is right, but only comes to be in need.

Proverbs 11:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 11:21 say?

Proverbs 11:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Certainly the evil-doer will not go free from punishment, but the seed of the upright man will be safe.”

Where is Proverbs 11:21 in the Bible?

Proverbs 11:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 11, verse 21.

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.

What translation should I read Proverbs 11:21 in?

Proverbs 11:21 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?

Proverbs 11:21 reads (BBE): “Certainly the evil-doer will not go free from punishment, but the seed of the upright man will be safe.” 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.

Proverbs 11:21 bbe — Certainly the evil-doer will not go free from punishment, but the seed of the upright man will be safe.

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