His mischief returns upon his own head, and on his own pate his violence descends.
Proverbs 21:7 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI) The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, because they refuse to do what is just. More versionsKing 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 returns upon his own head, and on his own pate his violence descends.
The Lord has made himself known, he has executed judgment; the wicked are snared in the work of their own hands. Higgaion. Selah
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
And I will cast you out of my sight, as I cast out all your kinsmen, all the offspring of Ephraim.
As for his father, because he practiced extortion, robbed his brother, and did what is not good among his people, behold, he shall die for his iniquity.
O you who turn justice to wormwood, and cast down righteousness to the earth!
Let no one deceive you with empty words, for it is because of these things that the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.