Proverbs 21:12

The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 21:12

BSB
The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.
AKJV
The righteous man wisely considers the house of the wicked: but God overthrows the wicked for their wickedness.
CPDV
The just thinks carefully about the house of the impious, so that he may draw the impious away from evil.
ERV
The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked; how the wicked are overthrown to their ruin.
NHEB
The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin.
SMT
The just one being circumspect for the house of the unjust one: overthrowing the unjust for evil.

Commentary for Proverbs 21:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 21:12
Summary
Righteous person observes wickedness; God destroys evildoers
Event
God judges wicked people
Estimated Time Period
c. 950-700 BC
Category
Wisdom