Proverbs 12:3

New International Reader's Version

No one can become strong and steady by doing evil. But if people do what is right, they can’t be removed from the land.

Cross References

Job 15:29

They won’t be rich anymore. Their wealth won’t last. Their property will no longer spread out over the land.

Psalm 15:5

They lend their money to poor people without charging interest. They don’t accept money to harm those who aren’t guilty. Anyone who lives like that will always be secure.

Proverbs 10:25

When the storm is over, sinners are gone. But those who do right stand firm forever.

Proverbs 11:5

The ways of honest people are made straight because they do what is right. But those who do what is wrong are brought down by their own sins.

Proverbs 12:12

Those who do what is wrong are safe for just a while. But those who do what is right last forever.

Ecclesiastes 8:8

No one can stop the wind from blowing. And no one has the power to decide when they will die. No one is let out of the army in times of war. And evil won’t let go of those who practice it.

Ephesians 3:17

Then Christ will live in your hearts because you believe in him. And I pray that your love will have deep roots. I pray that it will have a strong foundation.

Colossians 2:7

Have your roots in him. Build yourselves up in him. Grow strong in what you believe, just as you were taught. Be more thankful than ever before.

1 Samuel 25:33

May the Lord bless you for what you have done. You have shown a lot of good sense. You have kept me from killing Nabal and his men this day. You have kept me from using my own hands to get even.