Verse Comparison: Psalms 37:21
American Standard Version
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; But the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth.
Amplified® Bible
The wicked borrow and pay not again [for they may be unable], but the [uncompromisingly] righteous deal kindly and give [for they are able].
Contemporary English Version
An evil person borrows and never pays back; a good person is generous and never stops giving.
Darby English Version
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; but the righteous is gracious and giveth:
Good News Bible
The wicked borrow and never pay back, but good people are generous with their gifts.
King James Version
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.
New American Standard Bible
The wicked borrows and does not pay back, But the righteous is gracious and gives.
New International Version
The wicked borrow and do not repay,
but the righteous give generously;
New King James Version
The wicked borrows and does not repay,
But the righteous shows mercy and gives.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The wicked borrows and does not pay back, But the righteous graciously gives.
Revised Standard Version
The wicked borrows, and cannot pay back, but the righteous is generous and gives;
Young's Literal Translation
The wicked is borrowing and repayeth not, And the righteous is gracious and giving.