Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 12:12
“The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 12:12 Context
9He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. 10A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. 11He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. 12The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. 13The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. 14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him. 15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
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Other Translations
The wicked desireth the net of euill men: but the roote of the righteous yeeldeth fruit.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields {fruit.}
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth `fruit'.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The resting-place of the sinner will come to destruction, but the root of upright men is for ever.
- Basic English Bible
The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]; but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].
- Darby Bible
The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
- Webster's Bible
The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
- World English Bible
The wicked hath desired the net of evil doers, And the root of the righteous giveth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The wicked desireth the prey of evil men; but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields {fruit.}
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth `fruit'.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The resting-place of the sinner will come to destruction, but the root of upright men is for ever.
- Basic English Bible
The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]; but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].
- Darby Bible
The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
- Webster's Bible
The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
- World English Bible
The wicked hath desired the net of evil doers, And the root of the righteous giveth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The wicked desireth the prey of evil men; but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 12:12
12:12 Desireth - He approves those arts, which wicked men use like nets to ensnare other men. The root - That piety, which is the root of his actions, yields him sufficient fruit both for his own need, and to do good to others.