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Psalms 37:21

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.
Psalms 37:21 · King James Version

In other versions

  • The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; But the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth.

    ASV

  • The sinner takes money and does not give it back; but the upright man has mercy, and gives to others.

    BBE

  • The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; but the righteous is gracious and giveth:

    DBY

  • The wicked borrow, and don't pay back, But the righteous give generously.

    WEB

  • The wicked is borrowing and repayeth not, And the righteous is gracious and giving.

    YLT

  • The wicked borrows, and pays not again: but the righteous shows mercy, and gives.

    ENG

  • The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth.

    WBT

  • The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous are gracious and giving.

    BSB

In context

19They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

20But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.

21The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.

22For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.

23The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.

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