Proverbs 21:12

New American Bible - revised edition

The Righteous One appraises the house of the wicked, bringing down the wicked to ruin.

Cross References

Genesis 19:29

When God destroyed the cities of the Plain, he remembered Abraham and sent Lot away from the upheaval that occurred when God overthrew the cities where Lot had been living. Moabites and Ammonites.

Job 5:3

I have seen a fool spreading his roots, but I cursed his household suddenly:

Job 8:15

He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand; he shall cling to it, but it shall not endure.

Psalm 107:43

Whoever is wise will take note of these things, and ponder the merciful deeds of the Lord.

Psalm 52:5

You love evil more than good, lying rather than saying what is right. Selah

Proverbs 13:6

Justice guards one who walks honestly, but sin leads the wicked astray.

Proverbs 14:11

The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

Proverbs 14:32

The wicked are overthrown by their wickedness, but the just find a refuge in their integrity.

Proverbs 29:16

When the wicked increase, crime increases; but the just will behold their downfall.

Hosea 14:9

Ephraim! What more have I to do with idols? I have humbled him, but I will take note of him. I am like a verdant cypress tree. From me fruit will be found for you!

Amos 4:11

I overthrew you as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah; you were like a brand plucked from the fire, Yet you did not return to me— oracle of the Lord.

1 Corinthians 10:5

Yet God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the desert.