King James Version
What Does Proverbs 13:21 Mean?
“Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.”
Context
19
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. destroyed: Heb. broken
21
Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
22
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
23
Much food is in the tillage of the poor : but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(21) **Evil pursueth sinners.—**The “snares, fire, and brimstone,” of Psalm 11:6; while the “good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over” (Luke 6:38), awaits the righteous.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Proverbs 13:21 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
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