Proverbs 21:12
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordThe righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
— Proverbs 21:12, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, And brings the wicked to ruin.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, Howthe wicked are overthrown to their ruin.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness.