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Proverbs 21:8-12
New American Standard Bible

Chapter 21

8The way of a guilty person is crooked, But as for the pure, his conduct is upright. 9It is better to live on a corner of a roof Than in a house shared with a contentious woman. 10The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor is shown no compassion in his eyes. 11When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. 12The righteous one considers the house of the wicked, Bringing the wicked to ruin.
King James Version

Chapter 21

8The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
9It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
10The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
11When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
12The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
Christian Standard Bible

Chapter 21

8A guilty one’s conduct is crooked, but the behavior of the innocent is upright.
9Better to live on the corner of a roof than to share a house with a nagging wife.
10A wicked person desires evil; he has no consideration for his neighbor.
11When a mocker is punished, the inexperienced become wiser; when one teaches a wise man, he acquires knowledge.
12The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked; he brings the wicked to ruin.
New Living Translation

Chapter 21

8The guilty walk a crooked path; the innocent travel a straight road.
9It’s better to live alone in the corner of an attic than with a quarrelsome wife in a lovely home.
10Evil people desire evil; their neighbors get no mercy from them.
11If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded become wise; if you instruct the wise, they will be all the wiser.
12The Righteous One knows what is going on in the homes of the wicked; he will bring disaster on them.
English Standard Version

Chapter 21

8The way of the guilty is crooked, but the conduct of the pure is upright. 9It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife. 10The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes. 11When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge. 12The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked; he throws the wicked down to ruin.
New International Version

Chapter 21

8The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
9Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
10The wicked crave evil; their neighbors get no mercy from them.
11When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.
12The Righteous One takes note of the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.
New King James Version

Chapter 21

8The way of a guilty man is perverse; But as for the pure, his work is right. 9Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman. 10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. 11When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. 12The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked, Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness.
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