Verse Comparison: Proverbs 12:3
American Standard Version
A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
Amplified® Bible
A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall never be moved.
Contemporary English Version
Sin cannot offer security! But if you live right, you will be as secure as a tree with deep roots.
Darby English Version
A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
Good News Bible
Wickedness does not give security, but righteous people stand firm.
King James Version
A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
New American Standard Bible
A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved.
New International Version
A man cannot be established through wickedness,
but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
New King James Version
A man is not established by wickedness,
But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A man will not establish himself by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not move.
Revised Standard Version
A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.
Young's Literal Translation
A man is not established by wickedness, And the root of the righteous is not moved.