7 The violence of the wicked will drag them away, for they refuse to do what is right.

Other Translations of Proverbs 21:7

King James Version

7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy destroy...: Heb. saw them, or, dwell with them them; because they refuse to do judgment.

English Standard Version

7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, because they refuse to do what is just.

The Message

7 The wicked get buried alive by their loot because they refuse to use it to help others.

New King James Version

7 The violence of the wicked will destroy them, Because they refuse to do justice.

New Living Translation

7 The violence of the wicked sweeps them away, because they refuse to do what is just.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 21:7

Commentary on Proverbs 21:7

(Read Proverbs 21:7)

Injustice will return upon the sinner, and will destroy him here and for ever.