Proverbs 12:3

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

"A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved." - Proverbs 12:3
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What does Proverbs 12:3 mean?

Proverbs 12:3 in the King James Version reads, "A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved." This verse is part of the Book of Proverbs, which is a collection of wise sayings and advice traditionally attributed to King Solomon…

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Rooted in Righteousness: The Strength of a God-Fearing Life

Proverbs 12:3 states, "A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved." This verse emphasizes the fundamental truth that true stability and security come from a life rooted in righteousness—not from wickedness, deception, or…

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A Prayer for Righteousness and Stability

Heavenly Father, As I come before you today, I humbly acknowledge Your supreme power and majesty. I lift my voice in gratitude and reverence, recognizing Your truth in Proverbs 12:3, which says, "A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall…

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Proverbs 3:11-12 - "My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in."
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Proverbs 12:5 - "The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit."
Proverbs 12:7 - "The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand."
Proverbs 12:28 - "In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death."
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Proverbs 6:12 - "¶ A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth."
Proverbs 29:12 - "If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked."
Proverbs 12:18 - "There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health."
Proverbs 18:12 - "Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility."
Proverbs 12:16 - "A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame."
Proverbs 12:22 - "Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight."
Proverbs 12:20 - "Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy."
Proverbs 30:12 - "There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness."
Proverbs 12:21 - "There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief."
Proverbs 10:12 - "Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins."
Proverbs 23:3 - "Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat."
Proverbs 22:12 - "The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor."