Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the unfaithful for the upright. New Living Translation The wicked are punished in place of the godly, and traitors in place of the honest. English Standard Version The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and the traitor for the upright. Berean Standard Bible The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright. King James Bible The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. New King James Version The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, And the unfaithful for the upright. New American Standard Bible The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, And the treacherous is in the place of the upright. NASB 1995 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, And the treacherous is in the place of the upright. NASB 1977 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, And the treacherous is in the place of the upright. Legacy Standard Bible The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, And the treacherous is in the place of the upright. Amplified Bible The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, And the treacherous in the place of the upright [for they fall into their own traps]. Christian Standard Bible The wicked are a ransom for the righteous, and the treacherous, for the upright. Holman Christian Standard Bible The wicked are a ransom for the righteous, and the treacherous, for the upright. American Standard Version The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; And the treacherous cometh in the stead of the upright. Contemporary English Version God's people will escape, but all who are wicked will pay the price. English Revised Version The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; and the treacherous cometh in the stead of the upright. GOD'S WORD® Translation Wicked people become a ransom for righteous people, and treacherous people will take the place of decent people. Good News Translation The wicked bring on themselves the suffering they try to cause good people. International Standard Version The wicked are ransom for the righteous, and the unfaithful for the upright. Majority Standard Bible The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright. NET Bible The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless are taken in the place of the upright. New Heart English Bible The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; the treacherous for the upright. Webster's Bible Translation The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. World English Bible The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, the treacherous for the upright. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe wicked [is] an atonement for the righteous, "" And the treacherous dealer for the upright. Young's Literal Translation The wicked is an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer. Smith's Literal Translation The unjust one a ransom for the just one, and he transgressing, instead of the upright. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe wicked is delivered up for the just: and the unjust for the righteous. Catholic Public Domain Version The impious is given over instead of the just, and the iniquitous is given over in place of the upright. New American Bible The wicked serve as ransom for the just, and the faithless for the upright. New Revised Standard Version The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe wicked shall be given as a ransom for the righteous, and the deceitful for the upright. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The evil is an exchange for the righteous and a liar for the upright. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; And the faithless cometh in the stead of the upright. Brenton Septuagint Translation and a transgressor is the abomination of a righteous man. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The King's Heart…17He who loves pleasure will become poor; the one who loves wine and oil will never be rich. 18The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright. 19Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife.… Cross References Isaiah 43:3-4 For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush and Seba in your place. / Because you are precious and honored in My sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you and nations in place of your life. Proverbs 11:8 The righteous man is delivered from trouble; in his place the wicked man goes in. Isaiah 53:5 But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. 1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit, 2 Corinthians 5:21 God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. Matthew 20:28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” 1 Timothy 2:5-6 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, / who gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony that was given at just the right time. Romans 5:8 But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Galatians 3:13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.” Exodus 12:13 The blood on the houses where you are staying will be a sign; when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No plague will fall on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt. Isaiah 53:10-12 Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. / After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. / Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. John 11:50-52 You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish.” / Caiaphas did not say this on his own. Instead, as high priest that year, he was prophesying that Jesus would die for the nation, / and not only for the nation, but also for the scattered children of God, to gather them together into one. Romans 3:25 God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. Hebrews 9:28 so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him. Treasury of Scripture The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. wicked Proverbs 11:8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. Isaiah 43:3,4 For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee… Isaiah 53:4,5 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted… Jump to Previous Atonement Dealer Deceit Evil-Doer Faithless Good Life Price Ransom Righteous Stead Transgressor Treacherous Unfaithful Upright Wicked WorkerJump to Next Atonement Dealer Deceit Evil-Doer Faithless Good Life Price Ransom Righteous Stead Transgressor Treacherous Unfaithful Upright Wicked WorkerProverbs 21 1. The king's heart in the hand of the LordThe wicked become a ransom for the righteous This phrase suggests a divine justice where the wicked face consequences that ultimately benefit the righteous. In biblical context, this can be seen as a reflection of God's sovereignty and justice, where the wicked may suffer or be removed to protect or deliver the righteous. This concept is echoed in Proverbs 11:8, where the righteous are delivered from trouble, and the wicked take their place. Historically, this can be seen in events like the Exodus, where the Egyptians suffered plagues while the Israelites were spared. Theologically, it points to the ultimate justice of God, where evil is not left unpunished. This can also be seen as a type of Christ, who, though sinless, became a ransom for many (Mark 10:45), highlighting the substitutionary atonement. and the faithless for the upright Persons / Places / Events 1. The WickedIn the context of Proverbs, the wicked are those who live in opposition to God's commandments, often characterized by deceit, violence, and immorality. 2. The Righteous These are individuals who live in accordance with God's laws, seeking to embody virtues such as justice, mercy, and humility. 3. The Faithless Similar to the wicked, the faithless are those who lack fidelity to God and His ways, often pursuing their own desires over divine will. 4. The Upright Those who are morally and ethically sound, living lives that reflect God's truth and righteousness. Teaching Points Divine JusticeGod's justice ensures that the wicked will ultimately face consequences for their actions, while the righteous are protected and vindicated. Moral Accountability This proverb reminds believers of the importance of living righteously, as God sees and rewards the upright while holding the wicked accountable. God's Sovereignty The verse illustrates God's control over the moral order, where He can use the wicked as a means to deliver the righteous. Encouragement for the Righteous Believers can find comfort in knowing that their faithfulness is not in vain, as God values and protects those who are upright. Warning to the Wicked This serves as a caution to those living in wickedness, urging them to turn from their ways and seek righteousness.(18) The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous.--The righteous is "delivered out of trouble (Proverbs 11:8; comp. Isaiah 57:1), and the wicked cometh in his stead" to receive upon his own head God's descending punishment. So it was with Mordecai and Haman.Verse 18. - The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous. The same thought occurs in Proverbs 11:8 (where see note). כֹּפֶר (kopher), "price of atonement," means of reconciliation. Delitzsch instances that the great movement which gathered the nations together for the destruction of Babylon put an end to Israel's exile; and that Cyrus, the scourge of so many heathen peoples, was the liberator of the Jews (comp. Isaiah 44:28). And the transgressor for the upright. The faithless takes the place of the upright; the stroke passes over the latter, to fall on the former, as in Egypt the destroying angel spared the houses of the Israelites, and poured his wrath on the Egyptians. Septuagint, "A transgressor is the offscouring (περικάθαρμα, perhaps equivalent to 'ransom') of a righteous man." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The wickedרָשָׁ֑ע (rā·šā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person [shall become] a ransom כֹּ֣פֶר (kō·p̄er) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3724: A cover, a village, bitumen, the henna plant, a redemption-price for the righteous, לַצַּדִּ֣יק (laṣ·ṣad·dîq) Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous and the faithless בּוֹגֵֽד׃ (bō·w·ḡêḏ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 898: To cover, to act covertly, to pillage for וְתַ֖חַת (wə·ṯa·ḥaṯ) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of the upright. יְשָׁרִ֣ים (yə·šā·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 3477: Straight, right Links Proverbs 21:18 NIVProverbs 21:18 NLT Proverbs 21:18 ESV Proverbs 21:18 NASB Proverbs 21:18 KJV Proverbs 21:18 BibleApps.com Proverbs 21:18 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 21:18 Chinese Bible Proverbs 21:18 French Bible Proverbs 21:18 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 21:18 The wicked is a ransom (Prov. 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