Proverbs 21:12
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
In other versions
The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, `How' the wicked are overthrown to `their' ruin.
ASV
The Upright One, looking on the house of the evil-doer, lets sinners be overturned to their destruction.
BBE
One that is righteous wisely considereth the house of the wicked: he overthroweth the wicked to [their] ruin.
DBY
The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, And brings the wicked to ruin.
WEB
The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness.
YLT
The righteous man wisely considers the house of the wicked: but God overthrows the wicked for their wickedness.
ENG
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
WBT
The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.
BSB
In context
10The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
11When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
12The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
13Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
14A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.