Proverbs 11:4-9
New International Version
5 The righteousness of the blameless makes their paths straight,(D)
but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness.(E)
6 The righteousness of the upright delivers them,
but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires.(F)
8 The righteous person is rescued from trouble,
and it falls on the wicked instead.(I)
9 With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors,
but through knowledge the righteous escape.(J)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:7 Two Hebrew manuscripts; most Hebrew manuscripts, Vulgate, Syriac and Targum When the wicked die, their hope perishes; / all they expected from
Proverbs 11:4-9
King James Version
4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
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