Proverbs 12:12
Wicked people desire to take away what other evil people have, but Yahweh enables righteous/godly people to be steadfast and productive [MET].
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
In Context
Cross References
Psalms 9:15It is as though the wicked people of many nations have dug a pit for me to fall into [MET], but they have fallen into that same pit. It is as if they spread out a net to catch me [MET], but their feet have been caught in that same net.
Proverbs 1:17It is useless to put out a ◄trap/net to catch a bird► because when a bird sees it, it stays away from it.
Proverbs 11:30Those who live righteously will live for a long time, but those who act violently will destroy their own lives (OR, those who are wise will have many people come and live with them).
Proverbs 29:5Those who ◄flatter others/say nice things to others merely to cause them to feel good► are really setting a trap for them (OR, for themselves) [SYN].
Isaiah 37:31And you people who are still here in Judah, will be strong and prosper again [MET].
Jeremiah 17:7But I am pleased with those who trust in me, Yahweh, and who confidently expect me to take care of them.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:12
11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. Note, 1. It is men's wisdom to mind their business and follow an honest calling, for that is the way, by the blessing of God, to get a livelihood: He that tills his land, of which he is either the owner or the occupant, that keeps to his word and is willing to take pains, if he do not raise an estate by it (what need is there of that?), yet he shall be satisfied with bread, shall have food… Read the whole commentary →