Verse 12
Proverbs 12:12
Literal Standard Version
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The wicked has desired the net of evildoers, || And the root of the righteous gives.
Original Language Text
hebrew
חָמַ֣ד רָ֭שָׁע מְצ֣וֹד רָעִ֑ים וְ/שֹׁ֖רֶשׁ צַדִּיקִ֣ים יִתֵּֽן
English Translation
The wicked desires a net of evil, but the root of the righteous will be given.
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Chapter 12 Context
1
Whoever is loving instruction, is loving knowledge, || And whoever is hating reproof is brutish.
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The good brings forth favor from YHWH, || And the man of wicked schemes He condemns.
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3
A man is not established by wickedness, || And the root of the righteous is not moved.
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A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, || And as rottenness in his bones is one causing shame.
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The thoughts of the righteous are justice, || The counsels of the wicked—deceit.
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The words of the wicked are: “Lay in wait for blood,” || And the mouth of the upright delivers them.
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Overthrow the wicked, and they are not, || And the house of the righteous stands.
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A man is praised according to his wisdom, || And the perverted of heart becomes despised.
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9
Better is the lightly esteemed who has a servant, || Than the self-honored who lacks bread.
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10
The righteous knows the life of his beast, || And the mercies of the wicked are cruel.
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11
Whoever is tilling the ground is satisfied with bread, || And whoever is pursuing vanities is lackin...
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12
The wicked has desired the net of evildoers, || And the root of the righteous gives.
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The snare of the wicked is in transgression of the lips, || And the righteous goes out from distress...
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One is satisfied with good from the fruit of the mouth, || And the deed of man’s hands returns to hi...
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The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, || And whoever is listening to counsel is wise.
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The fool—his anger is known in a day, || And the prudent is covering shame.
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Whoever utters faithfulness declares righteousness, || And a false witness—deceit.
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18
A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, || And the tongue of the wise is healing.
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The lip of truth is established forever, || And a tongue of falsehood for a moment.
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Deceit is in the heart of those devising evil, || But for counselors of peace—joy.
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21
No iniquity is desired by the righteous, || And the wicked have been full of evil.
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22
Lying lips are an abomination to YHWH, || And steadfast doers are his delight.
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23
A prudent man is concealing knowledge, || And the heart of fools proclaims folly.
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24
The hand of the diligent rules, || And slothfulness becomes tributary.
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Sorrow in the heart of a man bows down, || And a good word makes him glad.
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The righteous searches his companion, || And the way of the wicked causes them to err.
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The slothful does not roast his game, || And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.
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In the path of righteousness is life, || And in the way of that path is no death!
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