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Proverbs 21:12

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 21:12 in other translations

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

Proverbs 21:12 · World English Bible

Proverbs 21:12 in context

  1. 10The soul of the wicked desireth evil: His neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes.
  2. 11When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
  3. 12The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, How the wicked are overthrown to their ruin.
  4. 13Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard.
  5. 14A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.