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Proverbs 21:15
Justice is a joy to the godly, but it terrifies evildoers.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Justice executed is a joy to the righteousbut a terror to those who practice iniquity.
Justice executed is a joy to the righteousbut a terror to those who practice iniquity.
Hebrew Names Version
It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
King James Version
It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
English Standard Version
When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.
When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.
New American Standard Bible
The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But terror to those who practice injustice.
The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But terror to those who practice injustice.
New Century Version
When justice is done, good people are happy, but evil people are ruined.
When justice is done, good people are happy, but evil people are ruined.
Amplified Bible
When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous (the upright, the one in right standing with God), But to the evildoers it is disaster.
When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous (the upright, the one in right standing with God), But to the evildoers it is disaster.
World English Bible
It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
Geneva Bible (1587)
It is ioye to the iust to doe iudgement: but destruction shalbe to the workers of iniquitie.
It is ioye to the iust to doe iudgement: but destruction shalbe to the workers of iniquitie.
Legacy Standard Bible
To do justice is pleasure for the righteous,But is ruin to the workers of iniquity.
To do justice is pleasure for the righteous,But is ruin to the workers of iniquity.
Berean Standard Bible
Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity.
Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity.
Contemporary English Version
When justice is done, good citizens are glad and crooks are terrified.
When justice is done, good citizens are glad and crooks are terrified.
Complete Jewish Bible
Acting justly is a joy for the righteous but it terrifies evildoers.
Acting justly is a joy for the righteous but it terrifies evildoers.
Darby Translation
It is joy to a righteous [man] to do what is right; but it is ruin for the workers of iniquity.
It is joy to a righteous [man] to do what is right; but it is ruin for the workers of iniquity.
Easy-to-Read Version
A decision that is fair makes good people happy, but it makes those who are evil very afraid.
A decision that is fair makes good people happy, but it makes those who are evil very afraid.
George Lamsa Translation
It is joy to the righteous to do justice, but destruction to the workers of iniquity.
It is joy to the righteous to do justice, but destruction to the workers of iniquity.
Good News Translation
When justice is done, good people are happy, but evil people are brought to despair.
When justice is done, good people are happy, but evil people are brought to despair.
Lexham English Bible
It is a joy to the righteous to do justice, but dismay to those who do evil.
It is a joy to the righteous to do justice, but dismay to those who do evil.
Literal Translation
It is joy to the just to do justice, but ruin shall come to the workers of iniquity.
It is joy to the just to do justice, but ruin shall come to the workers of iniquity.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
The iust delyteth in doynge the thynge that is right, but the workers of wickednesse abhorre the same.
The iust delyteth in doynge the thynge that is right, but the workers of wickednesse abhorre the same.
American Standard Version
It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
Bible in Basic English
It is a joy to the good man to do right, but it is destruction to the workers of evil.
It is a joy to the good man to do right, but it is destruction to the workers of evil.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
To do justly is joy to the righteous, but ruin to the workers of iniquity.
To do justly is joy to the righteous, but ruin to the workers of iniquity.
King James Version (1611)
It is ioy to the iust to doe iudgement: but destruction shalbe to the workers of iniquitie.
It is ioy to the iust to doe iudgement: but destruction shalbe to the workers of iniquitie.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
The iust delighteth in doing the thing that is right: but destruction shalbe to the workers of wickednesse.
The iust delighteth in doing the thing that is right: but destruction shalbe to the workers of wickednesse.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
It is the joy of the righteous to do judgement: but a holy man is abominable with evil-doers.
It is the joy of the righteous to do judgement: but a holy man is abominable with evil-doers.
English Revised Version
It is joy to the righteous to do judgment; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
It is joy to the righteous to do judgment; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
It is ioye to a iust man to make doom; and it is drede to hem that worchen wickidnesse.
It is ioye to a iust man to make doom; and it is drede to hem that worchen wickidnesse.
Update Bible Version
It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
Webster's Bible Translation
[It is] joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity.
[It is] joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity.
New English Translation
Doing justice brings joy to the righteous and terror to those who do evil.
Doing justice brings joy to the righteous and terror to those who do evil.
New King James Version
It is a joy for the just to do justice, But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.
It is a joy for the just to do justice, But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.
New Life Bible
When what is right and fair is done, it is a joy for those who are right with God. But it fills the sinful with fear.
When what is right and fair is done, it is a joy for those who are right with God. But it fills the sinful with fear.
New Revised Standard
When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous, but dismay to evildoers.
When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous, but dismay to evildoers.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
It is a joy, to a righteous man, to do justice, but, dismay, to the workers of iniquity.
It is a joy, to a righteous man, to do justice, but, dismay, to the workers of iniquity.
Douay-Rheims Bible
It is joy to the just to do judgment: and dread to them that work iniquity.
It is joy to the just to do judgment: and dread to them that work iniquity.
Revised Standard Version
When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous, but dismay to evildoers.
When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous, but dismay to evildoers.
Young's Literal Translation
To do justice [is] joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity.
To do justice [is] joy to the righteous, But ruin to workers of iniquity.
THE MESSAGE
Good people celebrate when justice triumphs, but for the workers of evil it's a bad day.
Good people celebrate when justice triumphs, but for the workers of evil it's a bad day.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But is terror to the workers of iniquity.
The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But is terror to the workers of iniquity.
Contextual Overview
15 Justice is a joy to the godly, but it terrifies evildoers.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
joy: Job 29:12-17, Psalms 40:8, Psalms 112:1, Psalms 119:16, Psalms 119:92, Ecclesiastes 3:12, Isaiah 64:5, John 4:34, Romans 7:22
destruction: Proverbs 21:12, Proverbs 5:20, Proverbs 10:29, Matthew 7:23, Matthew 13:41, Matthew 13:42, Luke 13:27, Luke 13:28
Reciprocal: Job 31:3 - destruction
Cross-References
Genesis 21:1
The Lord kept his word and did for Sarah exactly what he had promised.
The Lord kept his word and did for Sarah exactly what he had promised.
Genesis 21:3
And Abraham named their son Isaac.
And Abraham named their son Isaac.
Genesis 21:14
So Abraham got up early the next morning, prepared food and a container of water, and strapped them on Hagar's shoulders. Then he sent her away with their son, and she wandered aimlessly in the wilderness of Beersheba.
So Abraham got up early the next morning, prepared food and a container of water, and strapped them on Hagar's shoulders. Then he sent her away with their son, and she wandered aimlessly in the wilderness of Beersheba.
Genesis 21:22
About this time, Abimelech came with Phicol, his army commander, to visit Abraham. "God is obviously with you, helping you in everything you do," Abimelech said.
About this time, Abimelech came with Phicol, his army commander, to visit Abraham. "God is obviously with you, helping you in everything you do," Abimelech said.
Genesis 21:25
Then Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well that Abimelech's servants had taken by force from Abraham's servants.
Then Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well that Abimelech's servants had taken by force from Abraham's servants.
2 Kings 3:9
The king of Edom and his troops joined them, and all three armies traveled along a roundabout route through the wilderness for seven days. But there was no water for the men or their animals.
The king of Edom and his troops joined them, and all three armies traveled along a roundabout route through the wilderness for seven days. But there was no water for the men or their animals.
Psalms 63:1
A psalm of David, regarding a time when David was in the wilderness of Judah.
O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water.Isaiah 44:12
The blacksmith stands at his forge to make a sharp tool, pounding and shaping it with all his might. His work makes him hungry and weak. It makes him thirsty and faint.
The blacksmith stands at his forge to make a sharp tool, pounding and shaping it with all his might. His work makes him hungry and weak. It makes him thirsty and faint.
Jeremiah 14:3
The nobles send servants to get water, but all the wells are dry. The servants return with empty pitchers, confused and desperate, covering their heads in grief.
The nobles send servants to get water, but all the wells are dry. The servants return with empty pitchers, confused and desperate, covering their heads in grief.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
[It is] joy to the, last to do judgment,.... It is with pleasure he does it; he delights in the law of God, after the inward man, and finds much peace of mind and joy in the Holy Ghost in keeping it, and observing its commands, which are holy, just, and good; yea, it gives him pleasure to see justice done by others; both by private persons in their dealings with one another; and especially by judges putting the laws in execution, as their office requires; whereby much good comes to a nation in general, and to particular persons;
but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity; that make a trade of sinning; whose whole life is a continued series of sin and iniquity; who take much pains in committing sin, and are constant at it; everlasting destruction is in their ways, and they lead unto it: or, "terror" a shall be to them; terror of mind now at times, in opposition to the joy and peace a good man finds; and dreadful horror at death and to all eternity: or, as it is joy to a just man to see public justice done, and good laws put in execution, it is a terror to evildoers, Romans 13:3.
a מחתה "pavor", V. L. "horror", Tigurine version; "terror", Vatablus, Mercerus; "consternatio", Cocceius, Michaelis, Schultens.
