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Proverbs 21:12
The just considereth seriously the house of the wicked, that he may withdraw the wicked from evil.
Proverbs 21:12 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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Proverbs 21:12 in other translations
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.
The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin.
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In context
9 It is better to sit in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman, and in a common house.
10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil, he will not have pity on his neighbour.
11 When a pestilent man is punished, the little one will be wiser: and if he follow the wise, he will receive knowledge.
12 The just considereth seriously the house of the wicked, that he may withdraw the wicked from evil.
13 He that stoppeth his ear against the cry of the poor, shall also cry himself, and shall not be heard.
14 A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom, the greatest wrath.
15 It is joy to the just to do judgment: and dread to them that work iniquity.
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