What does Proverbs 12:7 mean?

Proverbs 12:7 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 12:7 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

5The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

6The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

7The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.

8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

9He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

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