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Proverbs 11:5-7
New International Version
Proverbs 11:5-7
New International Version
5 The righteousness of the blameless makes their paths straight,(A)
but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness.(B)
6 The righteousness of the upright delivers them,
but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires.(C)
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 11:5-7
English Standard Version
Proverbs 11:5-7
English Standard Version
5 The righteousness of the blameless (A)keeps his way straight,
but the wicked falls by his own wickedness.
6 (B)The righteousness of the upright delivers them,
but the treacherous (C)are taken captive by their lust.
7 When the wicked dies, his (D)hope will perish,
and (E)the expectation of wealth[a] perishes too.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:7 Or of his strength, or of iniquity
Proverbs 11:5-7
New King James Version
Proverbs 11:5-7
New King James Version
5 The righteousness of the blameless will [a]direct his way aright,
But the wicked will fall by his own (A)wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright will deliver them,
But the unfaithful will be caught by their lust.
7 When a wicked man dies, his expectation will (B)perish,
And the hope of the unjust perishes.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:5 Or make smooth or straight
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