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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/13.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/13.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Trouble chases sinners, while blessings reward the righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Disaster pursues sinners, but the righteous are rewarded with good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Evil pursues sinners, But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Adversity pursues sinners, But the righteous will be rewarded with prosperity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Adversity pursues sinners, But the righteous will be rewarded with prosperity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Adversity pursues sinners, But the righteous will be rewarded with prosperity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Evil pursues sinners, But the righteous are repaid with good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Adversity pursues sinners, But the [consistently] upright will be rewarded with prosperity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Disaster pursues sinners, but good rewards the righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Disaster pursues sinners, but good rewards the righteous. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You are in for trouble if you sin, but you will be rewarded if you live right. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Evil pursueth sinners: but the righteous shall be recompensed with good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Disaster hunts down sinners, but righteous people are rewarded with good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Trouble follows sinners everywhere, but righteous people will be rewarded with good things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Disaster pursues the sinful, but good will reward the righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Calamity pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repaid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Evil pursues sinners, "" And good repays the righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Evil pursueth sinners, And good recompenseth the righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Evil shall pursue the sinning: and good shall requite the just.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />21Evil pursueth sinners: and to the just good shall be repaid. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Evil pursues sinners. And good things shall be distributed to the just.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Misfortune pursues sinners, but the just shall be recompensed with good. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Evil pursues sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Sinners will pursue affliction, and the righteous ones will be given precious things.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Evil pursueth sinners; But to the righteous good shall be repaid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Evil shall pursue sinners; but good shall overtake the righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/13-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=2503" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/13.htm">A Father's Discipline</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed. <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā·‘āh (Adj-fs) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">Disaster</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7291.htm" title="7291: tə·rad·dêp̄ (V-Piel-Imperf-3fs) -- To pursue, chase, persecute. A primitive root; to run after (of time) gone by).">pursues</a> <a href="/hebrew/2400.htm" title="2400: ḥaṭ·ṭā·’îm (Adj-mp) -- Sinful, sinners. Intensively from chata'; a criminal, or one accounted guilty.">sinners,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (N-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">but prosperity</a> <a href="/hebrew/7999.htm" title="7999: yə·šal·lem- (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to be safe; figuratively, to be completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate.">is the reward</a> <a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dî·qîm (Adj-mp) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">of the righteous.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a></span><br />For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/1-6.htm">Psalm 1:6</a></span><br />For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6-10</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-27.htm">Psalm 37:27-28</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/3-10.htm">Isaiah 3:10-11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-12.htm">1 Peter 3:12</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/4-8.htm">Job 4:8</a></span><br />As I have observed, those who plow iniquity and those who sow trouble reap the same.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6</a></span><br />Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-21.htm">Psalm 34:21-22</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/8-12.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:12-13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">1 Timothy 6:9-10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/32-10.htm">Psalm 32:10</a></span><br />Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Evil pursues sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repaid.</p><p class="hdg">pursueth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/4-7.htm">Genesis 4:7</a></b></br> If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee <i>shall be</i> his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/32-23.htm">Numbers 32:23</a></b></br> But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the LORD: and be sure your sin will find you out.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/32-10.htm">Psalm 32:10</a></b></br> Many sorrows <i>shall be</i> to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.</p><p class="hdg">righteous is</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/3-10.htm">Proverbs 3:10,11</a></b></br> So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/2-7.htm">Romans 2:7-10</a></b></br> To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/13-17.htm">Adversity</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-15.htm">Good</a> <a href="/job/31-29.htm">Misfortune</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-24.htm">Overtake</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-18.htm">Prosperity</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-11.htm">Pursues</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-19.htm">Pursueth</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-31.htm">Recompensed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-21.htm">Recompenseth</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-31.htm">Repaid</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-13.htm">Repayed</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-18.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-13.htm">Rewarded</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-14.htm">Rewards</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-9.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-9.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-21.htm">Sinners</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-9.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/17-17.htm">Adversity</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-16.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-22.htm">Good</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-32.htm">Misfortune</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-25.htm">Overtake</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-20.htm">Prosperity</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-9.htm">Pursues</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-9.htm">Pursueth</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-6.htm">Recompensed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-21.htm">Recompenseth</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-14.htm">Repaid</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-13.htm">Repayed</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-14.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-14.htm">Rewarded</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-19.htm">Rewards</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-22.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-22.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-19.htm">Sinners</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-22.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/13-1.htm">a scoffer does not listen to rebuke</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Disaster pursues sinners</b><br>This phrase highlights the principle of divine justice, where sin leads to negative consequences. The concept of disaster or calamity following sinners is consistent with the biblical theme of reaping what one sows (<a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7</a>). In the Old Testament, the Israelites experienced disaster when they turned away from God, such as during the Babylonian exile (2 Kings 25). The pursuit of disaster suggests an inevitable outcome, emphasizing the certainty of divine retribution. This aligns with the wisdom literature's focus on moral order and the consequences of living contrary to God's laws.<p><b>but prosperity is the reward of the righteous</b><br>Prosperity here is not limited to material wealth but includes spiritual well-being and favor with God. The righteous, those who live in accordance with God's commandments, are often depicted as recipients of God's blessings (<a href="/psalms/1-3.htm">Psalm 1:3</a>). This reflects the covenantal promises made to Israel, where obedience leads to blessings (<a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1-14</a>). The idea of reward underscores the biblical principle of God as a just judge who rewards righteousness. This can also be seen as a type of Christ, who embodies perfect righteousness and through whom believers receive the ultimate reward of eternal life (<a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/sinners.htm">Sinners</a></b><br>In the context of Proverbs, sinners are those who live in opposition to God's commandments and wisdom. They are often characterized by their rejection of divine instruction and pursuit of selfish desires.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>This refers to individuals who live in accordance with God's laws and wisdom. They seek to align their lives with God's will and are often depicted as wise and understanding.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/disaster.htm">Disaster</a></b><br>This term represents the consequences or calamities that befall those who live in sin. It is often seen as a natural outcome of living contrary to God's design.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/prosperity.htm">Prosperity</a></b><br>In the biblical context, prosperity is not merely material wealth but includes well-being, peace, and favor from God. It is the result of living a life that pleases God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally, Solomon is considered the author of Proverbs. His wisdom and understanding of human nature and divine principles are reflected in the proverbs he compiled.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>Sin inherently leads to negative outcomes. Just as disaster pursues sinners, living outside of God's will brings about spiritual and often physical consequences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reward_of_righteousness.htm">The Reward of Righteousness</a></b><br>Righteous living aligns with God's design and brings about true prosperity, which includes peace, joy, and spiritual fulfillment, beyond mere material wealth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_pursuit_of_wisdom.htm">The Pursuit of Wisdom</a></b><br>Proverbs encourages the pursuit of wisdom and understanding as a means to live righteously. Seeking God's wisdom helps us avoid the pitfalls of sin.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_and_mercy.htm">God's Justice and Mercy</a></b><br>While God is just and allows consequences for sin, He is also merciful, offering redemption and the opportunity to turn from sin to righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_righteousness.htm">Practical Righteousness</a></b><br>Righteousness is not just a spiritual concept but involves practical daily decisions that honor God and reflect His character.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_william_wilberforce.htm">What does 'No Peace for the Wicked' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_reformed_epistemology.htm">What does 'lamp of the wicked' mean in Proverbs?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_i_remember_you_fondly_every_time.htm">Is confessing sins necessary for divine forgiveness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'no_peace_for_the_wicked'.htm">What does "No Peace for the Wicked" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) <span class= "bld">Evil pursueth sinners.--</span>The "snares, fire, and brimstone," of <a href="/psalms/11-6.htm" title="On the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.">Psalm 11:6</a>; while the "good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over" (<a href="/luke/6-38.htm" title="Give, and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that you mete with it shall be measured to you again.">Luke 6:38</a>), awaits the righteous.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Evil pursueth sinners.</span> Sinners suffer not only the natural consequences of crime in external evil, injury to body, estate, reputation, etc. (<a href="/psalms/11-6.htm">Psalm 11:6</a>), but also stings of conscience and remorse; even seeming prosperity is often a chastisement, and long impunity is only augmenting the coming retribution. As the shadow attends the substance, so guilt is attached to sin, and brings with it punishment. <span class="cmt_word">To the righteous good shall be repaid</span>; or, <span class="accented">he, Jehovah, shall repay good</span> (comp. <a href="/proverbs/12-14.htm">Proverbs 12:14</a>); Revised Version, "The righteous shall be recompensed with good." They shall have the answer of a good conscience, happiness here and hereafter. Septuagint, "Good shall take possession of (or, overtake) the righteous." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/13-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Disaster</span><br /><span class="heb">רָעָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(rā·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pursues</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּרַדֵּ֣ף</span> <span class="translit">(tə·rad·dêp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7291.htm">Strong's 7291: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pursue, chase, persecute</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sinners,</span><br /><span class="heb">חַ֭טָּאִים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥaṭ·ṭā·’îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> </span><span class="str2">A criminal, one accounted guilty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but prosperity</span><br /><span class="heb">טֽוֹב׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is the reward</span><br /><span class="heb">יְשַׁלֶּם־</span> <span class="translit">(yə·šal·lem-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7999.htm">Strong's 7999: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the righteous.</span><br /><span class="heb">צַ֝דִּיקִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(ṣad·dî·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/13-21.htm">Proverbs 13:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/13-21.htm">Proverbs 13:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/13-21.htm">Proverbs 13:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/13-21.htm">Proverbs 13:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/13-21.htm">Proverbs 13:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/13-21.htm">Proverbs 13:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/13-21.htm">Proverbs 13:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/13-21.htm">Proverbs 13:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/13-21.htm">Proverbs 13:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/13-21.htm">Proverbs 13:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/13-21.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 13:21 Misfortune pursues sinners but prosperity rewards (Prov. 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