Proverbs 21:12 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Proverbs 21:12 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 21:12 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 21:12 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin.”

Proverbs 21:12 — World English Bible

Proverbs 21:12 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, Howthe wicked are overthrown to their ruin. ”

Proverbs 21:12 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 21:12 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness.”

Proverbs 21:12 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 21:12 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“One that is righteous wisely considereth the house of the wicked: he overthroweth the wicked to [their] ruin.”

Proverbs 21:12 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 21:12 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“The righteous teacheth the house of the wicked: but God ouerthroweth the wicked for their euill.”

Proverbs 21:12 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 21:12 in Context — Proverbs 21

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.

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What Does Proverbs 21:12 Mean?

Proverbs 21:12 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 21. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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