Proverbs 21:12

Proverbs 21:12 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
• New International Version (NIV)The Righteous One takes note of the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked; he throws the wicked down to ruin.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked, Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness.

Context of Proverbs 21:12

10The soul of the wicked desires evil [like an addictive substance]; His neighbor finds no compassion in his eyes. 11When the scoffer is punished, the naive [observes the lesson and] becomes wise; But when the wise and teachable person is instructed, he receives knowledge. The righteous one keeps an eye on the house of the wicked— How the wicked are cast down to ruin. 13Whoever shuts his ears at the cry of the poor Will cry out himself and not be answered. 14A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe [hidden] in the pocket, strong wrath.

Proverbs 21:12 word by word

מַשְׂכִּ֣יל צַ֭דִּיק לְבֵ֣ית רָשָׁ֑ע מְסַלֵּ֖ף רְשָׁעִ֣ים לָרָֽע׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The righteousצַדִּיקtsaddîyq · righteousH6662
• wisely considerethשָׂכַלώâkal · be prudentH7919
• the houseבַּ֫יִתbayith · house: householdH1004
• of the wickedרָשָׁעrâshâ‛ · wickedH7563
• overthrowethסָלַףsâlaph · to pervertH5557
• wickednessרַעra‛ râ‛âh · bad: evilH7451

Commentaries on Proverbs 21:12

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12The righteous man wisely considereth - This verse is understood as implying the pious concern of a righteous man, for a wicked family, whom he endeavors by his instructions to bring into the way of knowledge and peace.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12Or, The Righteous One (Yahweh) regardeth well the house of the wicked, and maketh the wicked fall into mischief.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12Verse 12 Good men envy not the prosperity of evil-doers; they see there is a curse on them.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12The 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.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1212. (Compare Psa 37:35-38; 73:17, 20). house--family or interests. overthroweth--either supply "God" (compare Pr 10:24), or the word is used impersonally.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 21:12

• Wicked (People)

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Commentaries on Proverbs 21

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings