Psalms 34:21
Psalms 34:21 Meaning and Explanation
“Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Evil destroys the wicked; those who hate the righteous become desolate.
The Context of Psalms 34:21
The consequence of persistent wickedness and opposition to righteousness.
What Does Psalms 34:21 Mean?
Evil is personified as an agent of destruction that turns back upon the wicked. The principle is that unrighteousness contains the seeds of its own undoing. Those who practice evil ultimately fall victim to it.
Those who hate the righteous—who are actively hostile to goodness—find themselves desolate (abandoned, bereft of blessing). Their enmity becomes self-condemning.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 34:21
What does Psalms 34:21 mean?
Evil destroys the wicked; those who hate the righteous become desolate.
What is the context of Psalms 34:21?
The consequence of persistent wickedness and opposition to righteousness.