His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate.
Proverbs 21:7 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment. Flere versionerKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; Because they refuse to do judgment. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away, because they refuse to do justice. American Standard Version (1901) The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away, Because they refuse to do justice. Common English Bible The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, for they refuse to act with justice. Catholic Public Domain Version The robberies of the impious will drag them down, because they were not willing to do judgment. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The robberies of the wicked shall be their downfall, because they would not do judgment. |
His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate.
The Lord is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgai´on. Selah.
Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honor.
And I will cast you out of my sight, as I have cast out all your brethren, even the whole seed of E´phra-im.
As for his father, because he cruelly oppressed, spoiled his brother by violence, and did that which is not good among his people, lo, even he shall die in his iniquity.
Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.