Proverbs 13:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Trouble follows those who do wrong, but good things will come to those who do what's right.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that our choices have consequences - bad choices bring trouble, while good choices bring blessing.

📚 Historical Context

This proverb was written during Israel's golden age under King Solomon, around 950 BC. It reflects the wisdom tradition that taught practical life lessons about cause and effect in moral behavior. The Hebrew concept here suggests that consequences naturally follow our actions, like a shadow follows a person.

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