Proverbs 11:19-21

New Century Version

¹⁹Those who are truly good will live,
but those who chase after evil will die.

²⁰The Lord hates those with evil hearts
but is pleased with those who are innocent.

²¹Evil people will certainly be punished,
but those who do right will be set free.

Proverbs 11:19-21

New International Version

¹⁹Truly the righteous attain life,^(A)
but whoever pursues evil finds death.^(B)

²⁰The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse,^(C)
but he delights^(D) in those whose ways are blameless.^(E)

²¹Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished,
but those who are righteous will go free.^(F)

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