Proverbs 21:12
Expanded Bible
12 The righteous [C either God or righteous people] watch the house of the wicked
and ·bring ruin on every evil person [turn the wicked toward trouble].
Proverbs 21:12
Amplified Bible
12
The righteous one keeps an eye on the house of the wicked—
How the wicked are cast down to ruin.
Proverbs 21:16
Expanded Bible
16 ·Whoever does not use good sense [L People who wander from the path of insight]
will ·end up [rest] among the ·dead [departed; shades].
Proverbs 21:16
Amplified Bible
16
A man who wanders from the way of understanding (godly wisdom)
Will remain in the assembly of the dead.
Proverbs 21:21
Expanded Bible
21 Whoever ·tries to live right and be loyal [L pursues righteousness and loyalty]
finds life, ·success [righteousness], and honor.
Proverbs 21:21
Amplified Bible
21
He who earnestly seeks righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.(A)
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