Proverbs 21:18
King James VersionSource notes
“The wicked a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.”
Context
15joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction to the workers of iniquity.
16The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
17He that loveth pleasure a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
18The wicked a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
19better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
20treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.