Proverbs 12:3
No one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.
In context
1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. 2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of evil devices he condemns. 3 No one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved. 4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. 6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 12:3 in the KJV
A man shall not be established by wickedness: But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 12:3 in the NIV
No one can be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.