Proverbs 21:12
The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked; he throws the wicked down to ruin.
In context
9 It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife. 10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes. 11 When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge. 12 The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked; he throws the wicked down to ruin.
13 Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered. 14 A gift in secret averts anger, and a concealed bribe, strong wrath. 15 When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 21:12 in the KJV
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: But God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 21:12 in the NIV
The Righteous One takes note of the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.