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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/14.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/14.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the godly will flourish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The house of the wicked will be overthrown, But the tent of the upright will flourish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The house of the wicked will be destroyed, But the tent of the upright will flourish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The house of the wicked will be destroyed, But the tent of the upright will flourish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The house of the wicked will be destroyed, But the tent of the upright will flourish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The house of the wicked will be destroyed, But the tent of the upright will flourish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The house of the wicked will be overthrown, But the tent of the upright will thrive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will stand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; But the tent of the upright shall flourish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The tent of a good person stands longer than the house of someone evil. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tent of the upright shall flourish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The houses of wicked people will be destroyed, but the tents of decent people will continue to expand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />A good person's house will still be standing after an evildoer's house has been destroyed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The household of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The house of the wicked is destroyed, "" And the tent of the upright flourishes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The house of the wicked is destroyed, And the tent of the upright flourisheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The house of the unjust shall be destroyed: and the tent of the upright shall flourish.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The house of the wicked shall be destroyed: but the tabernacles of the just shall flourish. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The house of the impious will be wiped away. Yet truly, the tabernacles of the just shall spring forth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The house of the wicked is destroyed, but the tent of the upright flourishes.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />A heart which has understanding knows its own bitterness; and a stranger does not share in its joy. The house of the wicked shall be destroyed; but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The understanding heart always has sorrow to its soul and a stranger will not share in its joy. The household of the evil will be destroyed and the tent of the upright will exult.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; But the tent of the upright shall flourish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The houses of ungodly men shall be utterly destroyed; but the tabernacles of them that walk uprightly shall stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/14-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=2620" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/14.htm">The Wise Woman</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares in its joy. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">The house</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: rə·šā·‘îm (Adj-mp) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">of the wicked</a> <a href="/hebrew/8045.htm" title="8045: yiš·šā·mêḏ (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To be exterminated or destroyed. A primitive root; to desolate.">will be destroyed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: wə·’ō·hel (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">but the tent</a> <a href="/hebrew/3477.htm" title="3477: yə·šā·rîm (Adj-mp) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">of the upright</a> <a href="/hebrew/6524.htm" title="6524: yap̄·rî·aḥ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to break forth as a bud, i.e. Bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly; figuratively, to flourish.">will flourish.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-9.htm">Psalm 37:9-11</a></span><br />For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land. / Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. / But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-35.htm">Psalm 37:35-36</a></span><br />I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree, / yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/1-4.htm">Psalm 1:4-6</a></span><br />Not so the wicked! For they are like chaff driven off by the wind. / Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. / For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-7.htm">Psalm 92:7</a></span><br />that though the wicked sprout like grass, and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/8-22.htm">Job 8:22</a></span><br />Your enemies will be clothed in shame, and the tent of the wicked will be no more.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/18-5.htm">Job 18:5-21</a></span><br />Indeed, the lamp of the wicked is extinguished; the flame of his fire does not glow. / The light in his tent grows dark, and the lamp beside him goes out. / His vigorous stride is shortened, and his own schemes trip him up. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-23.htm">Isaiah 14:23</a></span><br />“I will make her a place for owls and for swamplands; I will sweep her away with the broom of destruction,” declares the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-24.htm">Isaiah 66:24</a></span><br />“As they go forth, they will see the corpses of the men who have rebelled against Me; for their worm will never die, their fire will never be quenched, and they will be a horror to all mankind.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/12-17.htm">Jeremiah 12:17</a></span><br />But if they will not obey, then I will uproot that nation; I will uproot it and destroy it, declares the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/4-1.htm">Malachi 4:1</a></span><br />“For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-40.htm">Matthew 13:40-42</a></span><br />As the weeds are collected and burned in the fire, so will it be at the end of the age. / The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness. / And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-47.htm">Luke 6:47-49</a></span><br />I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them: / He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid his foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the torrent crashed against that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. / But the one who hears My words and does not act on them is like a man who built his house on ground without a foundation. The torrent crashed against that house, and immediately it fell—and great was its destruction!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-16.htm">Luke 12:16-21</a></span><br />Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ / Then he said, ‘This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and will build bigger ones, and there I will store up all my grain and my goods. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-6.htm">John 15:6</a></span><br />If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.</p><p class="hdg">house</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/3-33.htm">Proverbs 3:33</a></b></br> The curse of the LORD <i>is</i> in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/12-7.htm">Proverbs 12:7</a></b></br> The wicked are overthrown, and <i>are</i> not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/21-12.htm">Proverbs 21:12</a></b></br> The righteous <i>man</i> wisely considereth the house of the wicked: <i>but God</i> overthroweth the wicked for <i>their</i> wickedness.</p><p class="hdg">the tabernacle</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/11-28.htm">Proverbs 11:28</a></b></br> He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/21-20.htm">Proverbs 21:20</a></b></br> <i>There is</i> treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/8-6.htm">Job 8:6</a></b></br> If thou <i>wert</i> pure and upright; surely now he would awake for thee, and make the habitation of thy righteousness prosperous.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/13-23.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-28.htm">Flourish</a> <a href="/psalms/103-15.htm">Flourisheth</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-9.htm">House</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-7.htm">Overthrown</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-6.htm">Overturned</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-22.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/psalms/132-5.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-33.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-9.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-9.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/21-28.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-5.htm">Flourish</a> <a href="/songs/7-12.htm">Flourisheth</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-6.htm">House</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-32.htm">Overthrown</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-32.htm">Overturned</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-21.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/isaiah/4-6.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/songs/1-5.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-19.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-17.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/14-1.htm">A wise woman builds her house</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The house of the wicked will be destroyed</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the ultimate fate of those who live in opposition to God's ways. In biblical context, the "house" often symbolizes not just a physical dwelling but also a lineage or legacy. The destruction of the wicked's house implies both physical ruin and the end of their influence or name. This is consistent with the biblical theme that sin leads to death and destruction (<a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a>). Historically, the destruction of the wicked can be seen in the fall of empires and individuals who opposed God's people, such as the Canaanites or the house of Ahab. Theologically, this destruction is a form of divine justice, where God ensures that evil does not ultimately prevail.<p><b>but the tent of the upright will flourish</b><br>In contrast, the "tent" of the upright suggests a temporary or humble dwelling, yet it is marked by growth and prosperity. This reflects the biblical principle that God blesses those who live righteously (<a href="/psalms/1-3.htm">Psalm 1:3</a>). The use of "tent" may also allude to the nomadic lifestyle of the patriarchs, such as Abraham, who lived in tents yet were blessed abundantly by God (<a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1-3</a>). The flourishing of the upright is not just material but also spiritual, indicating a life that bears fruit in accordance with God's will (<a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5</a>). This flourishing can be seen as a type of Christ, who, though He had no place to lay His head (<a href="/matthew/8-20.htm">Matthew 8:20</a>), brought forth the ultimate spiritual prosperity through His life, death, and resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>In the context of Proverbs, the wicked are those who live in opposition to God's commandments, often characterized by immoral behavior and a rejection of divine wisdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_upright.htm">The Upright</a></b><br>These are individuals who live righteously, adhering to God's laws and embodying wisdom, integrity, and moral uprightness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_house.htm">The House</a></b><br>Symbolically represents the life, legacy, and stability of the wicked. It suggests permanence and establishment but is ultimately destined for destruction.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tent.htm">The Tent</a></b><br>Represents the life and dwelling of the upright. Though seemingly temporary and less secure than a house, it is blessed and will flourish.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/destruction_and_flourishing.htm">Destruction and Flourishing</a></b><br>These events highlight the ultimate outcomes of the lives of the wicked and the upright, respectively. Destruction signifies judgment and ruin, while flourishing indicates growth, prosperity, and divine favor.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_illusion_of_security.htm">The Illusion of Security</a></b><br>The "house" of the wicked may appear strong and secure, but without a foundation in God, it is destined for destruction. True security is found in righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/temporary_vs._eternal.htm">Temporary vs. Eternal</a></b><br>The "tent" of the upright may seem temporary and fragile, yet it is blessed by God and will flourish. Our focus should be on eternal values rather than temporary appearances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_justice.htm">Divine Justice</a></b><br>God's justice ensures that the wicked will face destruction, while the upright will experience His blessings. This should encourage us to live righteously.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a></b><br>Consider the legacy you are building. A life built on wickedness will not stand, but a life of righteousness will leave a lasting, positive impact.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a></b><br>The flourishing of the upright may not be immediate, but trust in God's timing and His promises for those who live according to His will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_some_'wicked_houses'_prosper.htm">Proverbs 14:11: Why have some “wicked houses” throughout history prospered instead of being destroyed? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_proverbs_view_wise_vs._foolish_women.htm">How do Proverbs contrast wise and foolish women?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_73_12_conflict_with_history.htm">Psalm 73:12 implies the wicked live untroubled lives—does this conflict with historical records of corrupt nations eventually falling apart? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_we_reconcile_prosperity_paradox.htm">Psalm 73:3 says the wicked prosper, yet other passages (e.g., Psalm 1:3) promise prosperity for the righteous—how do we reconcile this contradiction? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">The house of the wicked shall be overthrown.</span>--Observe the contrast between the "house" and "tabernacle" (tent); the slighter one shall stand, while the more strongly built one shall perish. (Comp. <a href="/proverbs/3-33.htm" title="The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesses the habitation of the just.">Proverbs 3:33</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The house... the tabernacle.</span> 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 (<a href="/proverbs/12-7.htm">Proverbs 12:7</a>); 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. <a href="/proverbs/3-33.htm">Proverbs 3:33</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Shall flourish.</span> 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 <a href="/proverbs/12-7.htm">Proverbs 12:7</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/14-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The house</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֣ית</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the wicked</span><br /><span class="heb">רְ֭שָׁעִים</span> <span class="translit">(rə·šā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be destroyed,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשָּׁמֵ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·šā·mêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8045.htm">Strong's 8045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be exterminated or destroyed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but the tent</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֹ֖הֶל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ō·hel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the upright</span><br /><span class="heb">יְשָׁרִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(yə·šā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3477.htm">Strong's 3477: </a> </span><span class="str2">Straight, right</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will flourish.</span><br /><span class="heb">יַפְרִֽיחַ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yap̄·rî·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6524.htm">Strong's 6524: </a> </span><span class="str2">To break forth as a, bud, bloom, to spread, to fly, to flourish</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/14-11.htm">Proverbs 14:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/14-11.htm">Proverbs 14:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/14-11.htm">Proverbs 14:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/14-11.htm">Proverbs 14:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/14-11.htm">Proverbs 14:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/14-11.htm">Proverbs 14:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/14-11.htm">Proverbs 14:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/14-11.htm">Proverbs 14:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/14-11.htm">Proverbs 14:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/14-11.htm">Proverbs 14:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/14-11.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 14:11 The house of the wicked will be (Prov. 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