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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 14) Proverbs 14:19 KJV
"The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous."
Proverbs Chapter 14, Verse 19
Proverbs 14:19 in Context (Verses 16–22 KJV)
16
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
17
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
18
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19
The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.*
21
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
22
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.