Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 12:12
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Berean Standard Bible
The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
King James Version
The wicked desireth the net of evil [men:] but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].
World English Bible
The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
American Standard Version
The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 12
11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
12 The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
14 By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
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