Proverbs 21:16

"It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity."

Key Reflection

For the righteous, performing acts of justice brings inner joy and fulfillment, aligning their actions with God's will. Conversely, those who engage in wickedness find such behavior ultimately destructive, leading to spiritual and possibly temporal consequences.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

congregation of the dead -The Rephaim (compare theProverbs 2:18note). Remain -i. e., “He shall find a resting place, but it shall be in Hades.”

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