Proverbs 21:7

“The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to doe iudgement.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The violence of the wicked will drag them away, Because they refuse to act with justice.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away, Because they refuse to do justice.
- American Standard Version (1901)

By their violent acts the evil-doers will be pulled away, because they have no desire to do what is right.
- Basic English Bible

The devastation of the wicked sweepeth them away, because they refuse to do what is right.
- Darby Bible

The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.
- Webster's Bible

The violence of the wicked will drive them away, because they refuse to do what is right.
- World English Bible

The spoil of the wicked catcheth them, Because they have refused to do judgment.
- Youngs Literal Bible

The violence of the wicked shall drag them away; because they refuse to do justly.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 21:7


21:5 Hasty - Who manages his affairs rashly.

21:6 Lying tongue - By any false or deceitful words or actions. Is tossed - Is like the chaff or smoak driven away by the wind. Of them - That take those courses which will bring destruction upon them.

21:8 The way - Of every man by nature. Strange - Estranged from God. Right - But he whose heart is pure, his conversation is agreeable to it.


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