Parallel Verses
Amplified
Assuredly, the evil man will not go unpunished,
But the descendants of the righteous will be freed.
New American Standard Bible
But the
King James Version
Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Holman Bible
will not go unpunished,
but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
International Standard Version
Be sure of this: the wicked will not go unpunished, but the descendants of the righteous will go free.
A Conservative Version
Hand in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished, but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
American Standard Version
Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Bible in Basic English
Certainly the evil-doer will not go free from punishment, but the seed of the upright man will be safe.
Darby Translation
Hand for hand! an evil man shall not be held innocent; but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Julia Smith Translation
Hand to hand, the evil one shall not be unpunished: and the seed of the just were delivered.
King James 2000
Though they join hand to hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the descendants of the righteous shall be delivered.
Lexham Expanded Bible
{Rest assured}, the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
Modern King James verseion
Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be innocent; but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
It shall not help the wicked, though they lay all their hands together; but the seed of the righteous shall be preserved.
NET Bible
Be assured that the evil person will certainly be punished, but the descendants of the righteous will not suffer unjust judgment.
New Heart English Bible
Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the seed of the righteous will be delivered.
The Emphasized Bible
Hand to hand, the wicked man shall not be held innocent, but, the seed of the righteous, hath been delivered.
Webster
Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
World English Bible
Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the seed of the righteous will be delivered.
Youngs Literal Translation
Hand to hand, the wicked is not acquitted, And the seed of the righteous hath escaped.
Themes
Covenants » Ratified by joining hands
hands » Treaties made by joining
Heredity » Beneficent influence of the righteous
Offspring » Beneficent influence of the righteous
Parents » When faithful » Leave a blessing to their children
Punishment of the The Wicked » No combination avails against
The righteous » Sought as a relief from trouble death spiritual » Seed of
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 11:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
20
The perverse in heart are repulsive and shamefully vile to the Lord,
But those who are blameless and above reproach in their walk are His delight!
Assuredly, the evil man will not go unpunished,
But the descendants of the righteous will be freed.
As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout,
So is a beautiful woman who is without discretion [her lack of character mocks her beauty].
Cross References
Proverbs 16:5
Everyone who is proud and arrogant in heart is disgusting and exceedingly offensive to the Lord;
Be assured he will not go unpunished.
Exodus 23:2
You shall not follow a crowd to do [something] evil, nor shall you testify at a trial or in a dispute so as to side with a crowd in order to pervert justice;
Psalm 37:26
All day long he is gracious and lends,
And his descendants are a blessing.
Psalm 112:1-2
Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who fears the Lord [with awe-inspired reverence and worships Him with obedience],
Who delights greatly in His commandments.
Proverbs 13:22
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,
And the wealth of the sinner is stored up for [the hands of] the righteous.
Isaiah 27:4
“I have no wrath.
Should anyone give Me briars and thorns in battle,
I would step on them, I would set them all on fire.
Jeremiah 32:39
and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may [reverently] fear Me forever, for their own good and for the good of their children after them.
Acts 2:39
For the promise [of the Holy Spirit] is for you and your children and for all who are far away [including the Gentiles], as many as the Lord our God calls to Himself.”
Genesis 17:7-8
I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your descendants after you.