Proverbs 12:12
The resting-place of the sinner will come to destruction, but the root of upright men is for ever.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
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 9:15\9:14\So that I may make clear all your praise in the house of the daughter of Zion: I will be glad because of your salvation.
Proverbs 1:17Truly, to no purpose is the net stretched out before the eyes of the bird:
Proverbs 11:30The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, but violent behaviour takes away souls.
Proverbs 29:5A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.
Isaiah 37:31And those of Judah who are still living will again take root in the earth, and give fruit.
Jeremiah 17:7A blessing is on the man who puts his faith in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is.
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 →