Pro 21:18 | MHM | STEP | The Wicked as a Ransom for the Righteous This verse teaches us how justice should work, both among people and in God’s plan. When evil people bring trouble to a nation, they should be punished to stop greater problems from coming. Sometimes, God allows the wicked to be punished so that good people can be saved from trouble. This shows that God cares for His people and will protect them, even if it means removing those who do wrong. v. 18 : The Bible says, The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright . When justice is done, the punishment of the wicked can bring protection to the innocent, just like when Achan was punished for the sake of Israel, or when Saul’s sons were given for the kingdom of David. God’s providence often works so that the righteous are delivered out of trouble, and the wicked suffer instead (Proverbs 11:8 ). God promises, I will give men for thee (Isaiah 43:3-4 ), showing that He values the safety of His people.

‏ Proverbs 21:18

The Wicked as a Ransom for the Righteous

This verse teaches us how justice should work, both among people and in God’s plan. When evil people bring trouble to a nation, they should be punished to stop greater problems from coming. Sometimes, God allows the wicked to be punished so that good people can be saved from trouble. This shows that God cares for His people and will protect them, even if it means removing those who do wrong.

v. 18: The Bible says, The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright . When justice is done, the punishment of the wicked can bring protection to the innocent, just like when Achan was punished for the sake of Israel, or when Saul’s sons were given for the kingdom of David. God’s providence often works so that the righteous are delivered out of trouble, and the wicked suffer instead (Proverbs 11:8 ^a). God promises, I will give men for thee (Isaiah 43:3-4 ^b), showing that He values the safety of His people.