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Selected Verse: Proverbs 11:21 - Strong Concordance
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Pr 11:21 |
Strong Concordance |
Though hand [03027] join in hand [03027], the wicked [07451] shall not be unpunished [05352]: but the seed [02233] of the righteous [06662] shall be delivered [04422]. |
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King James |
Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
| The combined power of the wicked cannot free them from just punishment, while the unaided children of the righteous find deliverance by reason of their pious relationship (Psa 37:25-26). |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
| literally, "hand to hand." The meaning of which is, "Hand may plight faith to hand, men may confederate for evil, yet punishment shall come at last;" or "From hand to hand, from one generation to another, punishment shall descend on the evil doers." |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| Though hand join - Though they are fortified against God's judgments by a numerous issue and kindred, and friends, and by mutual and strong combinations. The seed - Not only their persons, but their children. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| Though hand join in hand - Let them confederate as they please, to support each other, justice will take care that they escape not punishment. The Hindoos sometimes ratify an engagement by one person laying his right hand on the hand of another - Ward. |
25 I have been young [05288], and now am old [02204]; yet have I not seen [07200] the righteous [06662] forsaken [05800], nor his seed [02233] begging [01245] bread [03899].
26 He is ever [03117] merciful [02603], and lendeth [03867]; and his seed [02233] is blessed [01293].