~ but the root ~ 20_PRO_12_03 A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. #, 20_PRO_12_12 The wicked desireth the net of evil [men], but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit]. #, 45_ROM_11_18 Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee. #,