Pro 12:3 | MHM | STEP | The Security of the Righteous This verse compares the lives of wicked people and righteous people. It shows that doing wrong may bring quick success, but it does not last. In contrast, righteous people have a strong and lasting foundation, even if they have less in this world. v. 3 : A person cannot build a secure life through wicked actions. Even if someone gains wealth or power by doing wrong, it will not last. The Bible says, A man shall not be established by wickedness . Such people may seem to stand tall, but their success is like standing in slippery places (Psalm 73:18 ). On the other hand, the righteous have deep roots. Even if they do not have much, what they have is stable and lasting. The verse teaches, The root of the righteous shall not be moved (Proverbs 12:3 ). When someone trusts in Christ, their happiness and peace are firmly planted and cannot be taken away.

‏ Proverbs 12:3

The Security of the Righteous

This verse compares the lives of wicked people and righteous people. It shows that doing wrong may bring quick success, but it does not last. In contrast, righteous people have a strong and lasting foundation, even if they have less in this world.

v. 3: A person cannot build a secure life through wicked actions. Even if someone gains wealth or power by doing wrong, it will not last. The Bible says, A man shall not be established by wickedness . Such people may seem to stand tall, but their success is like standing in slippery places (Psalm 73:18 ^a). On the other hand, the righteous have deep roots. Even if they do not have much, what they have is stable and lasting. The verse teaches, The root of the righteous shall not be moved (Proverbs 12:3 ^b). When someone trusts in Christ, their happiness and peace are firmly planted and cannot be taken away.