Proverbs 21:12
Modern English Version
12 The righteous man wisely considers the house of the wicked,
but God overthrows the wicked for their wickedness.
Proverbs 21:12
American Standard Version
12 [a]The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked,
How the wicked are overthrown to their ruin.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:12 Or, One that is righteous . . . he overthroweth the wicked etc.
Proverbs 21:16
Modern English Version
16 The man who wanders out of the way of understanding
will remain in the congregation of the dead.
Proverbs 21:16
American Standard Version
16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding
Shall rest in the assembly of [a]the dead.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:16 Or, the shades. Hebrew Rephaim.
Proverbs 21:21
Modern English Version
21 He who follows after righteousness and mercy
finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:21
American Standard Version
21 He that followeth after righteousness and kindness
Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.
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