Proverbs 12:7-8 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 12:7-8 NIV (New International Version)
The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous stands firm. A person is praised according to their prudence, and one with a warped mind is despised.
Proverbs 12:7-8 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous will stand. A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of twisted mind is despised.
Proverbs 12:7-8 NLT (New Living Translation)
The wicked die and disappear, but the family of the godly stands firm. A sensible person wins admiration, but a warped mind is despised.
Proverbs 12:7-8 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand. A man is praised for his insight, but a twisted mind is despised.
Proverbs 12:7-8 KJV (King James Version)
The wicked are overthrown, and are not: But the house of the righteous shall stand. A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Proverbs 12:7-8 NKJV (New King James Version)
The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand. A man will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
Proverbs 12:7-8 MSG (The Message)
Wicked people fall to pieces—there’s nothing to them; the homes of good people hold together. A person who talks sense is honored; airheads are held in contempt.
Proverbs 12:7-8 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand. A person will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised.
Proverbs 12:7-8 AMP (Amplified Bible)
The wicked are overthrown [by their evil] and are no more, But the house of the [consistently] righteous will stand [securely]. A man will be commended according to his insight and sound judgment, But the one who is of a perverse mind will be despised.
Proverbs 12:7-8 NET (New English Translation)
The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the righteous household will stand. A person is praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one who has a twisted mind is despised.