Proverbs 12:12

The Passion Translation

The cravings of the wicked are only for what is evil, but righteousness is the core motivation for the lovers of God, and it keeps them content and flourishing.

Cross References

Psalm 1:3

He will be standing firm like a flourishing tree planted by God’s design, deeply rooted by the brooks of bliss, bearing fruit in every season of life. He is never dry, never fainting, ever blessed, ever prosperous.

Psalm 9:15

For the nations get trapped in the very snares they set for others. The hidden trap they set for the weak has snapped shut upon themselves!

Proverbs 10:15

A rich man’s wealth becomes like a citadel of strength, but the poverty of the poor leaves their security in shambles.

Proverbs 11:30

But a life lived loving God bears lasting fruit, for the one who is truly wise wins souls.

Proverbs 21:10

The wicked always crave what is evil; they’ll show no mercy and get no mercy.

Isaiah 27:6

The coming ones of Jacob’s tribes will take root. Israel’s branches will bud and blossom, and her beautiful fruit will cover the face of the earth.

Isaiah 37:31

Judah’s remnant will flourish again, sending deep roots into the ground and bearing luscious fruit above,

John 15:16

You didn’t choose me, but I’ve chosen and commissioned you to go into the world to bear fruit. And your fruit will last, because whatever you ask of my Father, for my sake, he will give it to you!

John 15:5

“I am the sprouting vine and you’re my branches. As you live in union with me as your source, fruitfulness will stream from within you—but when you live separated from me you are powerless.

Romans 6:22

But now, as God’s loving servants, you live in joyous freedom from the power of sin. So consider the benefits you now enjoy—you are brought deeper into the experience of true holiness that ends with eternal life!