Proverbs 21:12
“The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God ouerthroweth the wicked for their wickednesse.”
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Proverbs 21:12 Context
10The soule of the wicked desireth euill: his neighbour findeth no fauour in his eyes. 11When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiueth knowledge. 12The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God ouerthroweth the wicked for their wickednesse. 13Whoso stoppeth his eares at the cry of the poore, hee also shall cry himselfe, but shall not be heard. 14A gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a reward in the bosome, strong wrath.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 21:12
The righteous [man] wisely considereth the house of the wicked: [but God] overthroweth the wicked for [their] wickedness.
- King James Version
The righteous one considers the house of the wicked, Turning the wicked to ruin.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, `How' the wicked are overthrown to `their' ruin.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The Upright One, looking on the house of the evil-doer, lets sinners be overturned to their destruction.
- Basic English Bible
One that is righteous wisely considereth the house of the wicked: he overthroweth the wicked to [their] ruin.
- Darby Bible
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
- Webster's Bible
The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin.
- World English Bible
The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The Righteous One considereth the house of the wicked; overthrowing the wicked to their ruin.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 21:12
21:12 Considereth - He looks through its present glory to that ruin for which it is designed.