Proverbs 21:7
“The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to doe iudgement.”
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Proverbs 21:7 Context
5The thoughts of the diligent tend onely to plenteousnes: but of euery one that is hastie, onely to want. 6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue, is a vanitie tossed to and fro of them that seeke death. 7The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to doe iudgement. 8The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure; his worke is right. 9It is better to dwell in a corner of the house top; then with a brawling woman in a wide house.
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The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.
- King James Version
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