Bible verse
No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
Proverbs 12:21 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 12.
17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
KJV
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
ASV
There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
ERV
There shall no mischief happen to the righteous: but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
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