Verse 12
Proverbs 21:12
Darby Translation
12
One that is righteous wisely considereth the house of the wicked: he overthroweth the wicked to [their] ruin.
Original Language Text
hebrew
מַשְׂכִּ֣יל צַ֭דִּיק לְ/בֵ֣ית רָשָׁ֑ע מְסַלֵּ֖ף רְשָׁעִ֣ים לָ/רָֽע
English Translation
The discerning righteous understands the house of the wicked; he overthrows the wicked to their ruin.
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Chapter 21 Context
1
The king's heart in the hand of Jehovah is [as] brooks of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will...
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Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; but Jehovah weigheth the hearts.
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3
To exercise justice and judgment is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.
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4
Lofty eyes, and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin.
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5
The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty, only to w...
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6
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting breath of them that seek death.
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The devastation of the wicked sweepeth them away, because they refuse to do what is right.
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8
Very crooked is the way of a guilty man; but as for the pure, his work is upright.
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9
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman, and a house in com...
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10
The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
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11
When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receivet...
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One that is righteous wisely considereth the house of the wicked: he overthroweth the wicked to [the...
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Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also himself shall cry, and shall not be heard.
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14
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a present in the bosom, vehement fury.
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15
It is joy to a righteous [man] to do what is right; but it is ruin for the workers of iniquity.
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16
The man that wandereth out of the way of wisdom shall abide in the congregation of the dead.
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17
He that loveth mirth shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
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18
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and a treacherous [man] in the stead of the upright.
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19
It is better to dwell in a desert land. than with a contentious and irritable woman.
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20
There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise [man]; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
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21
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
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22
A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof...
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23
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
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24
Proud, arrogant, scorner is his name who dealeth in proud wrath.
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25
The desire of the sluggard killeth him; for his hands refuse to work:
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He coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
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27
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more when they bring it with a wicked purpose!
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28
A lying witness shall perish; and a man that heareth shall speak constantly.
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A wicked man hardeneth his face; but as for the upright, he establisheth his way.
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30
There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel against Jehovah.
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31
The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but safety is of Jehovah.
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