Proverbs 21:12
King James Version (KJV)
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
In context
10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
Proverbs 21:12 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
- WEB World English Bible
- The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, How the wicked are overthrown to their ruin.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness.
- DBY Darby Translation
- One that is righteous wisely considereth the house of the wicked: he overthroweth the wicked to [their] ruin.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.