Proverbs 21:15

“It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.”

"It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity." - Proverbs 21:15
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What does Proverbs 21:15 mean?

Proverbs 21:15 (KJV) says, "It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity." This verse from the book of Proverbs offers insight into the contrasting consequences of righteousness and wickedness. It highlights the fact that those who…

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The Joy of Justice: A Divine Call to Integrity

The Book of Proverbs offers an eternal reservoir of wisdom that resonates profoundly in our daily lives. Among its myriad nuggets of truth is Proverbs 21:15, which states in the King James Version, "It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of…

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A Prayer for Justice and Righteousness

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a humble heart, acknowledging Your sovereignty and honoring Your perfect justice, as declared in the sacred words of Proverbs 21:15, "It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity." Lord, I…

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