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

12 The wicked desire what evil men have,[a]
but the root of the righteous produces fruit.

13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech,(A)
but a righteous one escapes from trouble.(B)

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  1. Proverbs 12:12 Or desire a stronghold of evil