Proverbs 12:7
The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
Original Language Analysis
הָפ֣וֹךְ
are overthrown
H2015
הָפ֣וֹךְ
are overthrown
Strong's:
H2015
Word #:
1 of 6
to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
The wicked
H7563
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
The wicked
Strong's:
H7563
Word #:
2 of 6
morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
וְאֵינָ֑ם
H369
Cross References
Job 11:20But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their hope shall be as the giving up of the ghost.Proverbs 11:21Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.Proverbs 10:25As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.2 Samuel 7:26And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is the God over Israel: and let the house of thy servant David be established before thee.2 Samuel 7:16And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.Esther 9:14And the king commanded it so to be done: and the decree was given at Shushan; and they hanged Haman's ten sons.
Historical Context
Reflects covenant theology where faithfulness brought household blessing while rebellion brought household curse. Ancient Israel understood individual and family fortunes as interconnected.
Questions for Reflection
- Is your household being established on righteousness or headed toward overthrow through wickedness?
- What legacy are you building - one that will stand or one destined for destruction?
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Analysis & Commentary
The wicked are overthrown and are not, but the house of the righteous shall stand. Wicked persons face overthrow resulting in non-existence - they're utterly destroyed. Righteous households stand securely. This verse promises both individual and familial outcomes - wickedness brings personal and household destruction; righteousness brings generational stability. The contrast is between temporary existence and enduring legacy.