Proverbs 12:3

A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 12:3

BSB
A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
AKJV
A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
CPDV
Man will not be made strong from impiety. And the root of the just shall not be moved.
ERV
A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall never be moved.
NHEB
A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
SMT
A man shall not be prepared by injustice: and the root of the Just shall not be moved.

Commentary for Proverbs 12:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 12:3
Summary
Evil cannot establish stability; righteousness remains unshaken.
Event
Comparing stability of moral foundations
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom