American Standard Version
"The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. "
— Proverbs 12:12, American Standard Version
“The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.”
“The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.”
“The wicked person has desired the stronghold of the wicked, but the root of the righteous will yield fruit.”
“He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds. The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.”
“The resting-place of the sinner will come to destruction, but the root of upright men is for ever.”
“The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.”
Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.
The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.