Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things. New Living Translation Trouble chases sinners, while blessings reward the righteous. English Standard Version Disaster pursues sinners, but the righteous are rewarded with good. Berean Standard Bible Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous. King James Bible Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed. New King James Version Evil pursues sinners, But to the righteous, good shall be repaid. New American Standard Bible Adversity pursues sinners, But the righteous will be rewarded with prosperity. NASB 1995 Adversity pursues sinners, But the righteous will be rewarded with prosperity. NASB 1977 Adversity pursues sinners, But the righteous will be rewarded with prosperity. Legacy Standard Bible Evil pursues sinners, But the righteous are repaid with good. Amplified Bible Adversity pursues sinners, But the [consistently] upright will be rewarded with prosperity. Christian Standard Bible Disaster pursues sinners, but good rewards the righteous. Holman Christian Standard Bible Disaster pursues sinners, but good rewards the righteous. American Standard Version Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good. Contemporary English Version You are in for trouble if you sin, but you will be rewarded if you live right. English Revised Version Evil pursueth sinners: but the righteous shall be recompensed with good. GOD'S WORD® Translation Disaster hunts down sinners, but righteous people are rewarded with good. Good News Translation Trouble follows sinners everywhere, but righteous people will be rewarded with good things. International Standard Version Disaster pursues the sinful, but good will reward the righteous. Majority Standard Bible Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous. NET Bible Calamity pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous. New Heart English Bible Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous. Webster's Bible Translation Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repaid. World English Bible Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionEvil pursues sinners, "" And good repays the righteous. Young's Literal Translation Evil pursueth sinners, And good recompenseth the righteous. Smith's Literal Translation Evil shall pursue the sinning: and good shall requite the just. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Bible21Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just good shall be repaid. Catholic Public Domain Version Evil pursues sinners. And good things shall be distributed to the just. New American Bible Misfortune pursues sinners, but the just shall be recompensed with good. New Revised Standard Version Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleEvil pursues sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Sinners will pursue affliction, and the righteous ones will be given precious things. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Evil pursueth sinners; But to the righteous good shall be repaid. Brenton Septuagint Translation Evil shall pursue sinners; but good shall overtake the righteous. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Father's Discipline…20He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed. 21Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous. 22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.… Cross References Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Psalm 1:6 For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. Matthew 5:10-12 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. Romans 2:6-10 God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” / To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. / But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. ... Psalm 37:27-28 Turn away from evil and do good, so that you will abide forever. / For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off. Isaiah 3:10-11 Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor. / Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” Job 4:8 As I have observed, those who plow iniquity and those who sow trouble reap the same. 2 Corinthians 9:6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Psalm 34:21-22 Evil will slay the wicked, and the haters of the righteous will be condemned. / The LORD redeems His servants, and none who take refuge in Him will be condemned. James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. Ecclesiastes 8:12-13 Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence. / Yet because the wicked do not fear God, it will not go well with them, and their days will not lengthen like a shadow. 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. / For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. Psalm 32:10 Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD. Treasury of Scripture Evil pursues sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repaid. pursueth Genesis 4:7 If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him. Numbers 32:23 But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the LORD: and be sure your sin will find you out. Psalm 32:10 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about. righteous is Proverbs 3:10,11 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine… Romans 2:7-10 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: … Jump to Previous Adversity Evil Good Misfortune Overtake Prosperity Pursues Pursueth Recompensed Recompenseth Repaid Repayed Reward Rewarded Rewards Righteous Sinner Sinners UprightJump to Next Adversity Evil Good Misfortune Overtake Prosperity Pursues Pursueth Recompensed Recompenseth Repaid Repayed Reward Rewarded Rewards Righteous Sinner Sinners UprightProverbs 13 1. a scoffer does not listen to rebukeDisaster pursues sinners The word "disaster" in Hebrew is "ra'ah," which can mean evil, calamity, or misfortune. This term is often used in the Old Testament to describe the consequences of living in opposition to God's commandments. The phrase "pursues sinners" suggests an active, relentless pursuit, indicating that those who live in sin cannot escape the natural and divine consequences of their actions. Historically, the Israelites understood this as a principle of divine justice, where sin inevitably leads to negative outcomes. This reflects the broader biblical theme that sin separates individuals from God, leading to spiritual and often physical ruin. but prosperity is the reward of the righteous Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Disasterרָעָ֑ה (rā·‘āh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil pursues תְּרַדֵּ֣ף (tə·rad·dêp̄) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7291: To pursue, chase, persecute sinners, חַ֭טָּאִים (ḥaṭ·ṭā·’îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2400: A criminal, one accounted guilty but prosperity טֽוֹב׃ (ṭō·wḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good is the reward יְשַׁלֶּם־ (yə·šal·lem-) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7999: To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate of the righteous. צַ֝דִּיקִ֗ים (ṣad·dî·qîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6662: Just, righteous Links Proverbs 13:21 NIVProverbs 13:21 NLT Proverbs 13:21 ESV Proverbs 13:21 NASB Proverbs 13:21 KJV Proverbs 13:21 BibleApps.com Proverbs 13:21 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 13:21 Chinese Bible Proverbs 13:21 French Bible Proverbs 13:21 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 13:21 Misfortune pursues sinners but prosperity rewards (Prov. 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