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
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
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.
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