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12 The wicked desires what evil people gain,
    but the foundation[a] of the righteous is productive.
13 An evil man’s sinful speech ensnares him,
    but the righteous person escapes from trouble.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:12 Or root

12 The wicked covets the proceeds of evil,
    but the root of the righteous bears fruit.[a]
13 By the transgression of lips, evil is ensnared,
    but the righteous escapes from trouble.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:12 Literally “gives, sets up”