Proverbs 21:7 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away; Because they refuse to do judgement.

More versions

King 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.

Proverbs 21:7 Cross References

Psalm 7:16

His mischief shall return upon his own head, And his violence shall come down upon his own pate.

Psalm 9:16

The LORD hath made himself known, he hath executed judgement: The wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah

Proverbs 10:6

Blessings are upon the head of the righteous: But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

Proverbs 21:21

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

Jeremiah 7:15

And I will cast you out of my sight, as I have cast out all your brethren, even the whole seed of Ephraim.

Ezekiel 18:18

As for his father, because he cruelly oppressed, spoiled his brother by violence, and did that which is not good among his people, behold, he shall die in his iniquity.

Amos 5:7

Ye who turn judgement to wormwood, and cast down righteousness to the earth;

Ephesians 5:6

Let no man deceive you with empty words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience.