Proverbs 12:7

The Message

Wicked people fall to pieces—there’s nothing to them; the homes of good people hold together.

Cross References

Esther 9:14

The king commanded it: The order was extended; the bodies of Haman’s ten sons were publicly hanged.

Psalm 37:10

Before you know it, the wicked will have had it; you’ll stare at his once famous place and—nothing! Down-to-earth people will move in and take over, relishing a huge bonanza.

Proverbs 10:25

When the storm is over, there’s nothing left of the wicked; good people, firm on their rock foundation, aren’t even fazed.

Proverbs 11:21

Count on this: The wicked won’t get off scot-free, and God’s loyal people will triumph.

Proverbs 12:8

A person who talks sense is honored; airheads are held in contempt.

Proverbs 14:1

Lady Wisdom builds a lovely home; Sir Fool comes along and tears it down brick by brick.

Proverbs 14:11

Lives of careless wrongdoing are run-down shacks; holy living builds soaring cathedrals.

Proverbs 15:25

God smashes the pretensions of the arrogant; he stands with those who have no standing.