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Psalm 37:21 KJV
Psalms · chapter 37 · verse 21 · King James Version
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.Psalm 37:21 · King James Version
Psalm 37:21 in context
19They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
20But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.
21The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.
22For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.
23The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
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Key words (Strong's)
- borrowethlâvâhproperly, to twineH3867 →
- righteoustsaddîyqjustH6662 →
- wickedrâshâʻmorally wrongH7563 →
- mercychânanproperly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferiorH2603 →
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