The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
What does Proverbs 21:18 mean?
The righteous is often delivered out of trouble, and the wicked comes in his stead, and so seems as a ransom for him.
Key themes
Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord
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Keep this verse inside Proverbs 21:17-18 and alongside a few nearby related passages.