Proverbs 21:18 meaning and explanation
The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright.
Proverbs 21:18, Berean Standard Bible
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This proverb is a general observation from Israel’s wisdom tradition about how God’s justice works out in the world. The word “ransom” (Hebrew kopher) normally means a price paid to secure release or to cover a life.
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