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Proverbs 21:12

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 21:12 in other translations

The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, How the wicked are overthrown to their ruin.

Proverbs 21:12 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 21:12 in context

  1. 10The soul of the wicked desires evil;
    his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.
  2. 11When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom.
    When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
  3. 12The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked,
    and brings the wicked to ruin.
  4. 13Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor,
    he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.
  5. 14A gift in secret pacifies anger,
    and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.