Verse 18
Proverbs 21:18
Young's Literal Translation
18
The wicked [is] an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer.
Original Language Text
hebrew
כֹּ֣פֶר לַ/צַּדִּ֣יק רָשָׁ֑ע וְ/תַ֖חַת יְשָׁרִ֣ים בּוֹגֵֽד
English Translation
A ransom for the righteous is the wicked, and a treachery for the upright is the deceitful.
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Chapter 21 Context
1
Rivulets of waters [is] the heart of a king in the hand of Jehovah, Wherever He pleaseth He inclinet...
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Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering hearts.
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3
To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of Jehovah rather than sacrifice.
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Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked [is] sin.
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The purposes of the diligent [are] only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want.
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The making of treasures by a lying tongue, [Is] a vanity driven away of those seeking death.
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The spoil of the wicked catcheth them, Because they have refused to do judgment.
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Froward [is] the way of a man who is vile, And the pure -- upright [is] his work.
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9
Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than [with] a woman of contentions and a house of company.
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10
The soul of the wicked hath desired evil, Not gracious in his eyes is his neighbour.
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11
When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He r...
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12
The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked fo...
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13
Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered.
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14
A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.
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15
To do justice [is] joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity.
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16
A man who is wandering from the way of understanding, In an assembly of Rephaim resteth.
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Whoso [is] loving mirth [is] a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth.
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18
The wicked [is] an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer.
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Better to dwell in a wilderness land, Than [with] a woman of contentions and anger.
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20
A treasure to be desired, and oil, [Is] in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth...
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21
Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
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22
A city of the mighty hath the wise gone up, And bringeth down the strength of its confidence.
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23
Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.
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24
Proud, haughty, scorner [is] his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.
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25
The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.
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All the day desiring he hath desired, And the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.
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27
The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination, Much more when in wickedness he bringeth it.
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28
A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh.
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A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright -- he prepareth his way.
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There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel, over-against Jehovah.
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A horse is prepared for a day of battle, And the deliverance [is] of Jehovah!
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