Verse Comparison: Proverbs 12:12
American Standard Version
The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth `fruit'.
Amplified® Bible
The wicked desire the booty of evil men, but the root of the [uncompromisingly] righteous yields [richer fruitage].
Contemporary English Version
An evil person tries to hide behind evil; good people are like trees with deep roots.
Darby English Version
The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]; but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].
Good News Bible
All that wicked people want is to find evil things to do, but the righteous stand firm.
King James Version
The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
New American Standard Bible
The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields {fruit.}
New International Version
The wicked desire the plunder of evil men,
but the root of the righteous flourishes.
New King James Version
The wicked covet the catch of evil men,
But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
Revised Standard Version
The strong tower of the wicked comes to ruin, but the root of the righteous stands firm.
Young's Literal Translation
The wicked hath desired the net of evil doers, And the root of the righteous giveth.
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