Proverbs 21:10-12
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
10 The souls of the wicked desire evil;
their neighbors find no mercy in their eyes.(A)
11 When a scoffer is punished, the simple become wiser;
when the wise are instructed, they increase in knowledge.(B)
12 The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked;
he casts the wicked down to ruin.(C)
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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