Proverbs 12:7
What does Proverbs 12:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 12:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Evil-doers are overturned and never seen again, but the house of upright men will keep its place.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Overthrow the wicked, and they are not, And the house of the righteous standeth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Overthrow the wicked, and they are no [more]; but the house of the righteous shall stand.
Context
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.
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