Proverbs 21:12

The King’s Heart · Proverbs 21:1–31
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Translations

Modern
The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.
Traditional
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
Literal
The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, overthrowing the wicked for wickedness.
Latin
Excogitat justus de domo impii, ut detrahat impios a malo.

Interlinear

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

Notes

The Righteous One: God observes the wicked actions done in private and will punish them for their sins. Alternatively, the Righteous One could mean the wisdom of any righteous person.

Parallels

Psalm 21:1–13

Glossary

Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Wicked (People): Punishment of