Proverbs 11:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 11:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 11:21 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 11:21 — KJV
“Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.”
— Proverbs 11:21 (KJV)
Proverbs 11:21 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 11:21
“Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. unpunished: Heb. held innocent”
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“Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. raise: or, receive”
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“Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin unto thee. thought: Heb. word wicked: Heb. Belial”
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“The LORD render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness: for the LORD delivered thee into my hand to day, but I would not stretch forth mine hand against the LORD'S anointed.”
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“How much more, when wicked men have slain a righteous person in his own house upon his bed? shall I not therefore now require his blood of your hand, and take you away from the earth?”
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