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Proverbs 21:10-12
New International Version
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
Proverbs 21:10-12
King James Version
Proverbs 21:10-12
King James Version
10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
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Proverbs 21:10-12
New King James Version
Proverbs 21:10-12
New King James Version
10 (A)The soul of the wicked desires evil;
His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise;
But when the (B)wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
12 The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked,
Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness.
Proverbs 21:10-12
English Standard Version
Proverbs 21:10-12
English Standard Version
10 The soul of the wicked desires evil;
his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.
11 When (A)a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise;
when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.
12 The Righteous One (B)observes the house of the wicked;
he throws the wicked down to ruin.
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