Proverbs 12:7

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

When evil people are destroyed, they are gone and forgotten, but good people are remembered long after they are gone.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:21

The truth is, evil people will be punished, and good people will be set free.

Proverbs 10:25

The wicked are destroyed when trouble comes, but good people stand strong forever.

Job 11:20

Evil people might look for help, but they will not escape their troubles. Their hope leads only to death.”

Esther 9:14

So the king gave the command that it should be done. So the law was given in Susa, and they hanged Haman’s ten sons.

2 Samuel 7:26

Then your name will be honored forever. People will say, ‘The Lord God All-Powerful rules Israel! And may the family of your servant David continue to be strong in serving you.’

2 Samuel 7:16

Your family of kings will continue—you can depend on that! For you, your kingdom will continue forever! Your throne will stand forever!’”

Proverbs 15:25

The Lord destroys a proud man’s house but protects a widow’s property.

Proverbs 14:11

An evil person’s house will be destroyed, but a good person’s family will do well.

Proverbs 14:1

A wise woman makes her home what it should be, but the home of a foolish woman is destroyed by her own actions.

Psalm 37:10

In a short time there will be no more evil people. You can look for them all you want, but they will be gone.

Job 34:25

When he learns what people have done, he defeats them, and overnight they are gone.

Proverbs 12:8

You praise people for their intelligence, but no one respects those who are stupid.