Proverbs 12:7
Proverbs 12:7 in Multiple Translations
The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.
Evil-doers are overturned and never seen again, but the house of upright men will keep its place.
The wicked are destroyed, and they're gone, but the family of the good stands firm.
God ouerthroweth the wicked, and they are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
Overthrow the wicked, and they are not, And the house of the righteous standeth.
The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm.
Wicked people will die before they become old and we will see them no more, but righteous people will live for many years and have many descendants.
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Proverbs 12:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הָפ֣וֹךְ
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
וְ/אֵינָ֑/ם
וּ/בֵ֖ית
צַדִּיקִ֣ים
יַעֲמֹֽד
הָפ֣וֹךְ
hâphak
H2015
to overturn
V-Qal-Ptc
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
râshâʻ
H7563
wicked
Adj
וְ/אֵינָ֑/ם
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Conj | Part | Suff
וּ/בֵ֖ית
bayith
H1004
place
Conj | N-ms
צַדִּיקִ֣ים
tsaddîyq
H6662
righteous
Adj
יַעֲמֹֽד
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 12:7
הָפ֣וֹךְ
hâphak
H2015
"to overturn"
V-Qal-Ptc
To overturn means to turn something around or change it completely, often implying a reversal or transformation. This can be seen in the Bible when something is turned upside down or changed radically.
Definition: 1) to turn, overthrow, overturn 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to overturn, overthrow 1a2) to turn, turn about, turn over, turn around 1a3) to change, transform 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to turn oneself, turn, turn back 1b2) to change oneself 1b3) to be perverse 1b4) to be turned, be turned over, be changed, be turned against 1b5) to be reversed 1b6) to be overturned, be overthrown 1b7) to be upturned 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to transform oneself 1c2) to turn this way and that, turn every way 1d) (Hophal) to turn on someone
Usage: Occurs in 92 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] become, change, come, be converted, give, make (a bed), overthrow (-turn), perverse, retire, tumble, turn (again, aside, back, to the contrary, every way). See also: Genesis 3:24; Job 30:15; Psalms 30:12.
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
râshâʻ
H7563
"wicked"
Adj
This word describes someone who is morally wrong, a bad person who is guilty of crime or sin against God or others. It is used to describe the wicked in biblical stories, such as in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) wicked, criminal 1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst) 1b) wicked (hostile to God) 1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man)
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong. See also: Genesis 18:23; Psalms 101:8; Psalms 1:1.
וְ/אֵינָ֑/ם
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Conj | Part | Suff
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
וּ/בֵ֖ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
צַדִּיקִ֣ים
tsaddîyq
H6662
"righteous"
Adj
Means being just or righteous, as seen in government, personal conduct, or character, often describing someone made right with God. It appears in descriptions of King David and other biblical leaders. The concept is central to the Bible's teachings on morality and ethics.
Definition: 1) just, lawful, righteous 1a) just, righteous (in government) 1b) just, right (in one's cause) 1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character) 1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God) 1e) right, correct, lawful
Usage: Occurs in 197 OT verses. KJV: just, lawful, righteous (man). See also: Genesis 6:9; Proverbs 10:31; Psalms 1:5.
יַעֲמֹֽד
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
Study Notes — Proverbs 12:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 12:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 12:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 12:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 12:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 12:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 12:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 12:7
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 12:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 12:7
- Sermons on Proverbs 12:7
Context — Loving Discipline and Knowledge
5The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.
6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
8A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised. 9Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.Cross References
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| 1 | Matthew 7:24–27 | Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!” |
| 2 | Proverbs 11:21 | Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape. |
| 3 | Proverbs 10:25 | When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are secure forever. |
| 4 | Job 27:18–23 | The house he built is like a moth’s cocoon, like a hut set up by a watchman. He lies down wealthy, but will do so no more; when he opens his eyes, all is gone. Terrors overtake him like a flood; a tempest sweeps him away in the night. The east wind carries him away, and he is gone; it sweeps him out of his place. It hurls itself against him without mercy as he flees headlong from its power. It claps its hands at him and hisses him out of his place. |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 7:26 | so that Your name will be magnified forever when it is said, ‘The LORD of Hosts is God over Israel.’ And the house of Your servant David will be established before You. |
| 6 | Esther 9:14 | So the king commanded that this be done. An edict was issued in Susa, and they hanged the ten sons of Haman. |
| 7 | Job 5:3–4 | I have seen a fool taking root, but suddenly his house was cursed. His sons are far from safety, crushed in court without a defender. |
| 8 | 2 Samuel 7:16 | Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.” |
| 9 | Job 18:15–20 | Fire resides in his tent; burning sulfur rains down on his dwelling. The roots beneath him dry up, and the branches above him wither away. The memory of him perishes from the earth, and he has no name in the land. He is driven from light into darkness and is chased from the inhabited world. He has no offspring or posterity among his people, no survivor where he once lived. Those in the west are appalled at his fate, while those in the east tremble in horror. |
| 10 | Esther 9:6–10 | In the citadel of Susa, the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men, including Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha, Poratha, Adalia, Aridatha, Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai, and Vaizatha. They killed these ten sons of Haman son of Hammedatha, the enemy of the Jews, but they did not lay a hand on the plunder. |
Proverbs 12:7 Summary
This verse tells us that people who do bad things will ultimately be punished, but those who try to do what is right will be protected and blessed. This is because God is just and fair, as we see in Proverbs 10:29 and Psalm 37:37. When we choose to follow God's ways, we can trust that He will take care of us and help us build strong, lasting lives. By living according to God's Word, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6, we can have confidence that our lives will be built on a solid foundation and will stand strong.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the wicked to be overthrown and perish?
This phrase suggests that those who reject God's ways and live in sin will ultimately face judgment and destruction, as seen in Proverbs 10:29, which states that the way of the wicked will perish.
How can we be sure that the house of the righteous will stand?
We can trust in God's promise to protect and preserve those who are righteous, as stated in Proverbs 12:7 and supported by Psalm 37:37, which says that the blameless will inherit the land.
What is the difference between the house of the righteous and the wicked?
The house of the righteous refers to the family and legacy of those who follow God, whereas the wicked are those who reject God's ways and live in sin, as contrasted in Proverbs 10:7, which notes that the memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
By trusting in God's promises and living according to His ways, as outlined in Proverbs 3:5-6, which encourages us to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding, we can have confidence that our lives will be built on a solid foundation.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can ensure my own life is built on the foundation of righteousness, so that my 'house' will stand?
- How can I discern whether my plans and actions are just and righteous, or if they are leading to deceit and wickedness?
- What does it mean for me to 'stand' as a righteous person, and how can I trust in God's promise to preserve me?
- In what ways can I be a source of encouragement and support to others, so that together we can build strong 'houses' of righteousness?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 12:7
The wicked are overthrown, and [are] not,.... With such an overthrow as God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 12:7
The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 12:7
Are not; both they and their families shall suddenly perish. The house; the family or posterity.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 12:7
Proverbs 12:7 The wicked are overthrown, and [are] not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.Ver. 7. The wicked are overthrown, and are not.] Say that the righteous cannot prevail by their apologies for themselves and others, God will take the matter into his own hand, and avenge them, as he did the primitive Christians and the French Protestants, upon their merciless persecutors. “ Tu, vero, Herodes sanguinolente, time. ” As Beza warned Charles IX, author of the massacre. But the house of the righteous shall stand.] God’ s house, the Church, shall; as the gloss applies this text, "The mountain of the Lord shall be exalted above all mountains." The Church, because it is highest in the favour of God, so it shall be highest in itself; when the enemies shall be in that place that is fittest for them, the lowest, that is the footstool of Christ. There is a council in heaven will dash the mould of all contrary counsels upon earth. Gaudeo quod Christus dominus est: alioqui totus desperassem; - ‘ I am glad yet that Christ is king; for otherwise I should have been utterly out of hope,’ writes Miconius to Calvin, upon the view of the Church’ s enemies.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 12:7
(7) The wicked are overthrown.—By the righteous judgments of God (Psalms 37:35-36), or by the storms of temptation and trouble, which, when they come, overwhelm the house built on the sand of earthly hopes, and not on the “Rock of ages.” (Isaiah 26:4; Matthew 7:24, sqq.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 12:7
Verse 7. The wicked are overthrown] Seldom does God give such a long life or numerous offspring. But the house of the righteous shall stand.] God blesses their progeny, and their families continue long in the earth; whereas the wicked seldom have many generations in a direct line. This is God's mercy, that the entail of iniquity may be in some sort cut off, so that the same vices may not be strengthened by successive generations. For generally the bad root produces not only a bad plant, but one worse than itself.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 12:7
7. the wicked are overthrown] Lit. to overthrow the wicked! It is only to overthrow them, and they cease to exist; they have no stay, no power of recovery in them. Comp. Proverbs 10:25; Psalms 37:9-10; Psalms 37:35-38.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 12:7
7. Are not — Are no more — there is nothing left of them. Compare Proverbs 10:25; Esther 9:6; Job 5:3; Job 18:15; Job 27:18; Psalms 37:10; Psalms 37:37; Psalms 73:18; Matthew 7:27.
Sermons on Proverbs 12:7
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(True Disciple Conference) We Have Forgotten That the Way Is Narrow by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of building one's life on the Word of God. He challenges the common misconception that building on the sand represents a weak |
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'Eyes Right' by C.H. Spurgeon | The sermon transcript is a message from C.H. Spurgeon delivered at the Metropolitan Tabernacle. The main theme is the importance of having a clear and focused purpose in life. Spur |
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Five Solemn Facts by Oswald J. Smith | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes five solemn facts about salvation. Firstly, not everyone will be saved, and the listeners are urged to reflect on their own standing. Secondl |
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(Godly Home) Part 2 - the Foundation of a Godly Home by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of revival, the home, and missions in the Christian life. He shares a story of a couple who attended special meetings to impr |
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A Living Sacrifice - Part 2 by Paul Washer | In this sermon, a young man sitting on the front row repeatedly gets up and runs out of the tent after the preacher reaches his first point. When asked about his behavior, the youn |
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Prayer That Is Pleasing to the Lord by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of complicated prayer and emphasizes the importance of delighting in the Lord. He criticizes the idea of filling up prayer time with |
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Founded on the Rock - Part 1 by Derek Prince | This sermon emphasizes the importance of building our lives on the foundation of Jesus Christ, using the metaphor of constructing a building. It highlights the need for personal en |