NET Bible
"The wicked person has desired the stronghold of the wicked, but the root of the righteous will yield fruit."
— Proverbs 12:12, NET Bible
“The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.”
“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.”
“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 a person of humble standing who works for himself, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food.
A righteous person cares for the life of his animal, but even the most compassionate acts of the wicked are cruel.
The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks sense.
The wicked person has desired the stronghold of the wicked, but the root of the righteous will yield fruit.
The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble.
A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him.
The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.