His mischief shall return upon his own head,\par\tab And his violence shall come down upon his own pate.
Proverbs 21:7 - American Standard Version 2015 The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away,\par\tab Because they refuse to do justice. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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,\par\tab And his violence shall come down upon his own pate.
Jehovah hath made himself known, he hath executed judgment:\par\tab The wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. {\i Higgaion.\par\tab Selah.\par
Blessings are upon the head of the righteous;\par\tab But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
He that followeth after righteousness and kindness\par\tab 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 Ephraim.\par
As for his father, because he cruelly oppressed, robbed his brother, and did that which is not good among his people, behold, he shall die in his iniquity.\par
Ye who turn justice to wormwood, and cast down righteousness to the earth,
Let no man deceive you with empty words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience.