Proverbs 14:11
11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
Other Translations of Proverbs 14:11
King James Version
11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
English Standard Version
11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
The Message
11 Lives of careless wrongdoing are tumbledown shacks; holy living builds soaring cathedrals.
New King James Version
11 The house of the wicked will be overthrown, But the tent of the upright will flourish.
New Living Translation
11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the godly will flourish.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 14:11
Commentary on Proverbs 14:11
(Read Proverbs 14:11)
Sin ruins many great families; whilst righteousness often raises and strengthens even mean families.