Proverbs 21:10-12
American Standard Version
10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil:
His neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes.
11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise;
And [a]when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
12 [b]The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked,
How the wicked are overthrown to their ruin.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:11 Or, when one considereth the wise
- Proverbs 21:12 Or, One that is righteous . . . he overthroweth the wicked etc.
Proverbs 21:10-12
New International Version
10 The wicked crave evil;
their neighbors get no mercy from them.
11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.(A)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:12 Or The righteous person
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