Proverbs 11:21

Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.

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Before · Proverbs 11:19–20

19He who is truly righteous gets life. He who pursues evil gets death. 20Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.

21Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.

After · Proverbs 11:22–23

22Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion. 23The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.

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