World English Bible
Proverbs 13:21
“Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 13
19
Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
20
One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
21
Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
22
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
23
An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away.