Proverbs 11:3
New Century Version
3 Good people will be guided by honesty;
dishonesty will destroy those who are not trustworthy.
Proverbs 11:5-8
New Century Version
5 The goodness of the innocent makes life easier,
but the wicked will be destroyed by their wickedness.
6 Doing right brings freedom to honest people,
but those who are not trustworthy will be caught by their own desires.
7 When the wicked die, hope dies with them;
their hope in riches will come to nothing.
8 The good person is saved from trouble;
it comes to the wicked instead.
Proverbs 11:10-11
New Century Version
10 When good people succeed, the city is happy.
When evil people die, there are shouts of joy.
11 Good people bless and build up their city,
but the wicked can destroy it with their words.
Proverbs 11:18-19
New Century Version
18 An evil person really earns nothing,
but a good person will surely be rewarded.
19 Those who are truly good will live,
but those who chase after evil will die.
Proverbs 11:23
New Century Version
23 Those who do right only wish for good,
but the wicked can expect to be defeated by God’s anger.
Proverbs 11:30-31
New Century Version
30 A good person gives life to others;
the wise person teaches others how to live.
31 Good people will be rewarded on earth,
and the wicked and the sinners will be punished.
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