Proverbs 21:15

It is ioy to the iust to doe iudgement: but destruction shalbe to the workers of iniquitie.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But is terror to the workers of iniquity.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
- American Standard Version (1901)

It is a joy to the good man to do right, but it is destruction to the workers of evil.
- Basic English Bible

Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

It is joy to a righteous [man] to do what is right; but it is ruin for the workers of iniquity.
- Darby Bible

It is joy to the just to do judgment: and dread to them that work iniquity.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

It is joy to the righteous to do judgment; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
- English Revised Version

It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 21:15

21:14 In secret - Which makes it more acceptable. In the bosom - Secretly conveyed into the bosom.

21:16 Shall remain - Shall, without repentance, be condemned to eternal death.

21:17 Wine and oil - Delicious fare and luxurious feasting. Wine and oil were much used in feasts in those parts.