Proverbs 12:2-3
Revised Standard Version
2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord,
but a man of evil devices he condemns.
3 A man is not established by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous will never be moved.
Proverbs 12:2-3
American Standard Version
2 A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah;
But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
3 A man shall not be established by wickedness;
But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
Proverbs 12:5
Revised Standard Version
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just;
the counsels of the wicked are treacherous.
Proverbs 12:5
American Standard Version
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just;
But the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
Proverbs 12:7
Revised Standard Version
7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
but the house of the righteous will stand.
Proverbs 12:7
American Standard Version
7 [a]The wicked are overthrown, and are not;
But the house of the righteous shall stand.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:7 Or, Overthrow the wicked, and they are not
Proverbs 12:10
Revised Standard Version
10 A righteous man has regard for the life of his beast,
but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.
Proverbs 12:10
American Standard Version
10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast;
But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs 12:12-13
Revised Standard Version
12 The strong tower of the wicked comes to ruin,
but the root of the righteous stands firm.[a]
13 An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
but the righteous escapes from trouble.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:12 Cn: The Hebrew of verse 12 is obscure
Proverbs 12:12-13
American Standard Version
12 The wicked desireth [a]the net of evil men;
But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13 In the transgression of the lips is [b]a snare to the evil man;
But the righteous shall come out of trouble.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:12 Or, the prey
- Proverbs 12:13 Or, an evil snare
Proverbs 12:21
Revised Standard Version
21 No ill befalls the righteous,
but the wicked are filled with trouble.
Proverbs 12:21
American Standard Version
21 There shall no mischief happen to the righteous;
But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
Proverbs 12:26
Revised Standard Version
26 A righteous man turns away from evil,[a]
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:26 Cn: The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain
Proverbs 12:26
American Standard Version
26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbor;
But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
Proverbs 12:28
Revised Standard Version
28 In the path of righteousness is life,
but the way of error leads to death.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:28 Cn: The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain
Proverbs 12:28
American Standard Version
28 In the way of righteousness is life;
And in the pathway thereof there is no death.
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