Proverbs 14:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 14:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 14:11 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 14:11 — KJV
“The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.”
— Proverbs 14:11 (KJV)
Proverbs 14:11 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 14:11
“For ye say, Where is the house of the prince? and where are the dwelling places of the wicked? the dwelling...: Heb. the tent of the tabernacles”
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“By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.”
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“The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.”
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“There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?”
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“For the cloud of the LORD was upon the tabernacle by day, and fire was on it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys.”
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