Proverbs Chapter 14 verse 11 Holy Bible
The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; But the tent of the upright shall flourish.
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The house of the sinner will be overturned, but the tent of the upright man will do well.
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The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; but the tent of the upright shall flourish.
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The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
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The house of the wicked will be overthrown, But the tent of the upright will flourish.
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The house of the wicked is destroyed, And the tent of the upright flourisheth.
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Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 11. - The house... the tabernacle. The house of the wicked, which they build and beautify and love, and which they look upon as a lasting home, shall perish; the hope which they founded upon it shall come to a speedy end (Proverbs 12:7); but the righteous rear only a tent on earth, as becomes those who are strangers and pilgrims; and yet this abode is more secure, the hopes founded upon it are more lasting, for it continues unto everlasting life. The text in its first sense probably means that sinners take great pains to increase their material prosperity, and to leave heirs to carry on their name and family, but Providence defeats their efforts: good men do their duty in their state of life, try to please God and benefit their neighbour, leaving anxious care for the future, and God prospers them beyond all that they thought or wished (comp. Proverbs 3:33). Shall flourish. The word applies metaphorically to the growth, vigour, and increase of a family under the blessing of God. Septuagint, "The tents of the upright shall stand." There is a cognate proverb at Proverbs 12:7.
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(11) The house of the wicked shall be overthrown.--Observe the contrast between the "house" and "tabernacle" (tent); the slighter one shall stand, while the more strongly built one shall perish. (Comp. Proverbs 3:33.)
