King James Version
Proverbs 11:21 in the King James Version says “Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 11 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.”
Proverbs 11:21 · KJV
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
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. is without: Heb. departeth from
The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Though hand”
H3027a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
“Though hand”
H3027a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“shall not be unpunished”
H5352to be (or make) clean (literally or figuratively); by implication (in an adverse sense) to be bare, i.e., extirpated
“shall be delivered”
H4422properly, to be smooth, i.e., (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth youn
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