Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 13:21 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Proverbs 13:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 13 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.”
Proverbs 13:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 13:21
This proverb establishes the moral principle of retributive justice. "Evil pursueth sinners" pictures sin's consequences actively chasing wrongdoers. Chatta'im terad'ef ra'ah (חַטָּאִים תְּרַדֵּף רָעָה, sinners—evil pursues). Radaf (רָדַף, pursue, chase, persecute) suggests relentless hunting. Evil doesn't just happen to sinners—it hunts them down like prey."But to the righteous good shall be repayed" promises divine recompense. Ve'et-tsaddiqim yeshallем-tov (וְאֶת־צַדִּיקִים יְשַׁלֵּם־טוֹב, but the righteous—good will be repaid). Shalam (שָׁלַם, repay, recompense, restore, make peace) indicat...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 13:21
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“but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in Yahweh.”
“Say ye to the righteous”
“honor”
“but he who respects a command will be rewarded.”
“will it not be lifted up? If you don't do well”
“Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.”
“behold”
“they said one to another”