The trouble he causes shall return to his own head. His violence shall come down on the crown of his own head.
Proverbs 21:7 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) The violence of the wicked will drive them away, because they refuse to do what is right. 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. |
The trouble he causes shall return to his own head. His violence shall come down on the crown of his own head.
The LORD has made himself known. He has executed judgment. The wicked is snared by the work of his own hands. Meditation. Selah.
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
I will cast you out of my sight, as I have cast out all your brothers, even the whole seed of Efrayim.
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.
You who turn justice to wormwood, and cast down righteousness to the earth:
Let no one deceive you with empty words. For because of these things, the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience.