Proverbs 11:7-9
English Standard Version
7 When the wicked dies, his (A)hope will perish,
and (B)the expectation of wealth[a] perishes too.
8 (C)The righteous is delivered from trouble,
and the wicked walks into it instead.
9 With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor,
but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:7 Or of his strength, or of iniquity
箴言 11:7-9
Chinese Contemporary Bible (Simplified)
7 恶人一死，他的希望就破灭，
他对财势的冀望转眼成空。
8 义人脱离患难，
恶人落入苦难。
9 不敬虔的张口败坏邻舍，
义人却因知识获得拯救。
Proverbs 11:7-9
New King James Version
7 When a wicked man dies, his expectation will (A)perish,
And the hope of the unjust perishes.
8 (B)The righteous is delivered from trouble,
And it comes to the wicked instead.
9 The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor,
But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.
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