Proverbs 12:12

New Century Version

The wicked want what other evil people have stolen, but good people want to give what they have to others.

Cross References

Psalm 1:3

They are strong, like a tree planted by a river. The tree produces fruit in season, and its leaves don’t die. Everything they do will succeed.

Psalm 10:9

They wait in hiding like a lion. They wait to catch poor people; they catch the poor in nets.

Psalm 9:15

The nations have fallen into the pit they dug. Their feet are caught in the nets they laid.

Proverbs 10:15

Having lots of money protects the rich, but having no money destroys the poor.

Proverbs 11:30

A good person gives life to others; the wise person teaches others how to live.

Proverbs 21:10

Evil people only want to harm others. Their neighbors get no mercy from them.

Isaiah 27:6

In the days to come, the people of Jacob will be like a plant with good roots; Israel will grow like a plant beginning to bloom. Then the world will be filled with their children.

Isaiah 37:31

Some of the people in the family of Judah will escape. Like plants that take root, they will grow strong and have many children.

Micah 7:2

All of the faithful people are gone; there is not one good person left in this country. Everyone is waiting to kill someone; everyone is trying to trap someone else.

John 15:16

You did not choose me; I chose you. And I gave you this work: to go and produce fruit, fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you anything you ask for in my name.

John 15:5

“I am the vine, and you are the branches. If any remain in me and I remain in them, they produce much fruit. But without me they can do nothing.

Romans 6:22

But now you are free from sin and have become slaves of God. This brings you a life that is only for God, and this gives you life forever.