Proverbs 11:5
Expanded Bible
5 The ·goodness [righteousness] of the innocent makes ·life easier [L their path straight],
but the wicked will ·be destroyed [L fall] by their wickedness.
Proverbs 11:5
Amplified Bible
5
The righteousness of the blameless will smooth their way and keep it straight,
But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
Proverbs 11:20
Expanded Bible
20 The Lord ·hates [detests] those with ·evil [crooked] hearts
but is pleased with those who are innocent on the path.
Proverbs 11:20
Amplified Bible
20
The perverse in heart are repulsive and shamefully vile to the Lord,
But those who are blameless and above reproach in their walk are His delight!
Proverbs 28:10
Expanded Bible
10 Those who lead ·good [virtuous] people to ·do wrong [L go on an evil path]
will ·be ruined by their own evil [L fall into their own pit],
but the ·innocent [blameless] will ·be rewarded with [L inherit] good things.
Proverbs 28:10
Amplified Bible
10
He who leads the upright astray on an evil path
Will himself fall into his own pit,
But the blameless will inherit good.
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