Proverbs 12:21

There shall no euill happen to the iust: but the wicked shall bee filled with mischiefe.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

No harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
- American Standard Version (1901)

No trouble will come to upright men, but sinners will be full of evil.
- Basic English Bible

There shall no evil happen to a righteous [man]; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
- Darby Bible

There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
- Webster's Bible

No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
- World English Bible

No iniquity is desired by the righteous, And the wicked have been full of evil.
- Youngs Literal Bible

There shall no mischief befall the righteous; but the wicked are filled with evil.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 12:21

12:19 A moment - Liars, though they may make a fair shew for a season, yet are quickly convicted.

12:20 Deceit - They whose hearts devise mischief shall be deceived in their hopes, and bring trouble upon themselves: but they who by good counsels labour to promote peace, shall reap the comfort of it themselves.

12:23 Concealeth - He does not unseasonably utter what he knows. Foolishness - Betrays his ignorance and folly.