Proverbs 11:5-7

Expanded Bible

⁵ The ·goodness [righteousness] of the innocent makes ·life easier [^Ltheir path straight],
but the wicked will ·be destroyed [^Lfall] by their wickedness.

⁶ ·Doing right [Righteousness] brings freedom to ·honest people [people with integrity],
but those who are not trustworthy will be caught by their own desires.

⁷ When the wicked die, hope ·dies with them [perishes];
their hope in riches ·will come to nothing [perishes].