Proverbs 12:7

Proverbs chapter 12 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.

Context

v.6The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

v.7This passage

v.8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 7:24

    Every one therefore that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock:

  • Proverbs 14:11

    The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; But the tent of the upright shall flourish.

  • Esther 9:14

    And the king commanded it so to be done: and a decree was given out in Shushan; and they hanged Haman’s ten sons.

  • Proverbs 11:21

    Thoughhandjoinin hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

  • 2 Samuel 7:16

    And thy house and thy kingdom shall be made sure for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

  • Job 27:18

    He buildeth his house as the moth, And as a booth which the keeper maketh.