American Standard Version
"The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, Howthe wicked are overthrown to their ruin. "
— Proverbs 21:12, American Standard Version
“The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.”
“The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin.”
“The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked; he overthrows the wicked to their ruin.”
“The just considereth seriously the house of the wicked, that he may withdraw the wicked from evil.”
“The Upright One, looking on the house of the evil-doer, lets sinners be overturned to their destruction.”
“The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.”
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.
The soul of the wicked desireth evil: His neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes.
When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, Howthe wicked are overthrown to their ruin.
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard.
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.