Proverbs 14:19
The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
In other versions
The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.
ASV
The knees of the evil are bent before the good; and sinners go down in the dust at the doors of the upright.
BBE
The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous [man].
DBY
The evil bow down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
WEB
The evil have bowed down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
YLT
The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
ENG
The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
WBT
The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
BSB
In context
17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
18The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
21He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
