12 The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked,
Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness.

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12 [a]The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked,
How the wicked are overthrown to their ruin.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:12 Or, One that is righteous . . . he overthroweth the wicked etc.

12 The Righteous One[a] takes note of the house of the wicked
    and brings the wicked to ruin.(A)

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  1. Proverbs 21:12 Or The righteous person

16 A man who wanders from the way of understanding
Will rest in the assembly of the (A)dead.

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16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding
Shall rest in the assembly of [a]the dead.

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  1. Proverbs 21:16 Or, the shades. Hebrew Rephaim.

16 Whoever strays from the path of prudence
    comes to rest in the company of the dead.(A)

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21 (A)He who follows righteousness and mercy
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.

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21 He that followeth after righteousness and kindness
Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.

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21 Whoever pursues righteousness and love
    finds life, prosperity[a](A) and honor.(B)

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  1. Proverbs 21:21 Or righteousness