What does Proverbs 11:21 mean?

Proverbs 11:21 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 11:21 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

19As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

20They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

21Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

22As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.

23The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

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