Proverbs 21:12

“The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.”

"The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness." - Proverbs 21:12
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What does Proverbs 21:12 mean?

Proverbs 21:12 in the King James Version of the Bible says, "The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness." This verse is rich in meaning and symbolism, and it offers important insights into the nature of…

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Wisdom in Reflection: The Righteous and the Wicked

In the heart of Proverbs 21:12, we are confronted with a stark contrast—between the life of a righteous man and the fate of the wicked. The verse states, "The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness." This…

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A Prayer for Righteous Wisdom

Heavenly Father, I come before You today, fully aware of the solemnity of the words spoken in Proverbs 21:12, where it is written, "The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness." Lord, as I meditate on this…

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