Proverbs 11:21
Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
In other versions
`Though' hand `join' in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
ASV
Certainly the evil-doer will not go free from punishment, but the seed of the upright man will be safe.
BBE
Hand for hand! an evil [man] shall not be held innocent; but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
DBY
Most assuredly, the evil man will not be unpunished, But the seed of the righteous will be delivered.
WEB
Hand to hand, the wicked is not acquitted, And the seed of the righteous hath escaped.
YLT
Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
ENG
Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
WBT
Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
BSB
In context
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.
