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Proverbs 11:5
Doing right makes life better for those who are good, but the wicked are destroyed by their own wicked ways.
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Christian Standard Bible®
The righteousness of the blameless clears his path,but the wicked person will fall because of his wickedness.
The righteousness of the blameless clears his path,but the wicked person will fall because of his wickedness.
Hebrew Names Version
The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
King James Version
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
English Standard Version
The righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight, but the wicked falls by his own wickedness.
The righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight, but the wicked falls by his own wickedness.
New American Standard Bible
The righteousness of the blameless will smooth his way, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
The righteousness of the blameless will smooth his way, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
New Century Version
The goodness of the innocent makes life easier, but the wicked will be destroyed by their wickedness.
The goodness of the innocent makes life easier, but the wicked will be destroyed by their wickedness.
New English Translation
The righteousness of the blameless will make straight their way, but the wicked person will fall by his own wickedness.
The righteousness of the blameless will make straight their way, but the wicked person will fall by his own wickedness.
Amplified Bible
The righteousness of the blameless will smooth their way and keep it straight, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
The righteousness of the blameless will smooth their way and keep it straight, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
World English Bible
The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
Geneva Bible (1587)
The righteousnes of the vpright shal direct his way: but the wicked shall fall in his owne wickednes.
The righteousnes of the vpright shal direct his way: but the wicked shall fall in his owne wickednes.
Legacy Standard Bible
The righteousness of the blameless will make his way straight,But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
The righteousness of the blameless will make his way straight,But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
Berean Standard Bible
The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.
The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.
Contemporary English Version
If you are truly good, you will do right; if you are wicked, you will be destroyed by your own sin.
If you are truly good, you will do right; if you are wicked, you will be destroyed by your own sin.
Complete Jewish Bible
The righteousness of the innocent levels their way, but wickedness of the wicked makes them fall.
The righteousness of the innocent levels their way, but wickedness of the wicked makes them fall.
Darby Translation
The righteousness of the perfect maketh plain his way; but the wicked falleth by his own wickedness.
The righteousness of the perfect maketh plain his way; but the wicked falleth by his own wickedness.
George Lamsa Translation
The righteousness of the upright shall direct his way; but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
The righteousness of the upright shall direct his way; but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
Good News Translation
Honesty makes a good person's life easier, but the wicked will cause their own downfall.
Honesty makes a good person's life easier, but the wicked will cause their own downfall.
Lexham English Bible
The righteousness of the blameless will keep his ways straight, but the wicked will fall by his wickedness.
The righteousness of the blameless will keep his ways straight, but the wicked will fall by his wickedness.
Literal Translation
The righteousness of the perfect shall make his way right, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
The righteousness of the perfect shall make his way right, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
The rightuousnes of ye innocent ordreth his waye, but the vngodly shal fall in his owne wickednesse.
The rightuousnes of ye innocent ordreth his waye, but the vngodly shal fall in his owne wickednesse.
American Standard Version
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
Bible in Basic English
The righteousness of the good man will make his way straight, but the sin of the evil-doer will be the cause of his fall.
The righteousness of the good man will make his way straight, but the sin of the evil-doer will be the cause of his fall.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
The righteousness of the sincere shall make straight his way; but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
The righteousness of the sincere shall make straight his way; but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
King James Version (1611)
The righteousnesse of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his owne wickednesse.
The righteousnesse of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his owne wickednesse.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
The ryghteousnesse of the innocent ordereth his way: but the vngodly shall fall in his owne wickednesse.
The ryghteousnesse of the innocent ordereth his way: but the vngodly shall fall in his owne wickednesse.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
Righteousness traces out blameless paths: but ungodliness encounters unjust dealing.
Righteousness traces out blameless paths: but ungodliness encounters unjust dealing.
English Revised Version
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
The riytfulnesse of a simple man schal dresse his weie; and a wickid man schal falle in his wickidnesse.
The riytfulnesse of a simple man schal dresse his weie; and a wickid man schal falle in his wickidnesse.
Update Bible Version
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
Webster's Bible Translation
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
New King James Version
The righteousness of the blameless will direct [fn] his way aright,But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
The righteousness of the blameless will direct [fn] his way aright,But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
New Living Translation
The godly are directed by honesty; the wicked fall beneath their load of sin.
The godly are directed by honesty; the wicked fall beneath their load of sin.
New Life Bible
Those right with God, who are without blame, make a straight way for themselves, but the sinful will fall by their own wrong-doing.
Those right with God, who are without blame, make a straight way for themselves, but the sinful will fall by their own wrong-doing.
New Revised Standard
The righteousness of the blameless keeps their ways straight, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.
The righteousness of the blameless keeps their ways straight, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
The righteousness of the blameless, shall smooth his way, but, by his own lawlessness, shall the lawless one, fall.
The righteousness of the blameless, shall smooth his way, but, by his own lawlessness, shall the lawless one, fall.
Douay-Rheims Bible
The justice of the upright shall make his way prosperous: and the wicked man shall fall by his own wickedness.
The justice of the upright shall make his way prosperous: and the wicked man shall fall by his own wickedness.
Revised Standard Version
The righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight, but the wicked falls by his own wickedness.
The righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight, but the wicked falls by his own wickedness.
Young's Literal Translation
The righteousness of the perfect maketh right his way, And by his wickedness doth the wicked fall.
The righteousness of the perfect maketh right his way, And by his wickedness doth the wicked fall.
THE MESSAGE
Moral character makes for smooth traveling; an evil life is a hard life.
Moral character makes for smooth traveling; an evil life is a hard life.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
The righteousness of the blameless will smooth his way, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
The righteousness of the blameless will smooth his way, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
Contextual Overview
5 Doing right makes life better for those who are good, but the wicked are destroyed by their own wicked ways. 6 Doing right sets honest people free, but people who can't be trusted are trapped by their greed.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
direct: Heb. rectify, Proverbs 11:3, Proverbs 1:31, Proverbs 1:32, Proverbs 5:22, 2 Samuel 17:23, Esther 7:3-10, Psalms 9:15, Psalms 9:16, Matthew 27:4, Matthew 27:5
Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 18:19 - go up Esther 7:9 - Behold Proverbs 13:6 - Righteousness Proverbs 13:23 - destroyed Proverbs 21:29 - he directeth Proverbs 29:6 - the transgression Hosea 5:5 - fall in
Cross-References
Genesis 11:13
After Shelah was born, Arphaxad lived 403 years. During that time he had other sons and daughters.
After Shelah was born, Arphaxad lived 403 years. During that time he had other sons and daughters.
Genesis 11:14
After Shelah was 30 years old, his son Eber was born.
After Shelah was 30 years old, his son Eber was born.
Genesis 11:23
After Nahor was born, Serug lived another 200 years. During that time he had other sons and daughters.
After Nahor was born, Serug lived another 200 years. During that time he had other sons and daughters.
Genesis 11:24
After Nahor was 29 years old, his son Terah was born.
After Nahor was 29 years old, his son Terah was born.
Genesis 18:21
I will go and see if they are as bad as I have heard. Then I will know for sure."
I will go and see if they are as bad as I have heard. Then I will know for sure."
Exodus 3:8
Now I will go down and save my people from the Egyptians. I will take them from that land and lead them to a good land where they can be free from these troubles. It is a land filled with many good things. Many different people live in that land: the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.
Now I will go down and save my people from the Egyptians. I will take them from that land and lead them to a good land where they can be free from these troubles. It is a land filled with many good things. Many different people live in that land: the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.
Exodus 19:11
and be ready for me on the third day. On the third day, the Lord will come down to Mount Sinai. And all the people will see me.
and be ready for me on the third day. On the third day, the Lord will come down to Mount Sinai. And all the people will see me.
Exodus 19:18
Mount Sinai was covered with smoke. Smoke rose off the mountain like smoke from a furnace. This happened because the Lord came down to the mountain in fire. Also the whole mountain began to shake.
Mount Sinai was covered with smoke. Smoke rose off the mountain like smoke from a furnace. This happened because the Lord came down to the mountain in fire. Also the whole mountain began to shake.
Exodus 19:20
So the Lord came down to Mount Sinai. He came from heaven to the top of the mountain. Then he called Moses to come up to the top of the mountain with him. So Moses went up the mountain.
So the Lord came down to Mount Sinai. He came from heaven to the top of the mountain. Then he called Moses to come up to the top of the mountain with him. So Moses went up the mountain.
Psalms 11:4
The Lord is in his holy temple. The Lord sits on his throne in heaven. He sees everything that happens. He watches people closely.
The Lord is in his holy temple. The Lord sits on his throne in heaven. He sees everything that happens. He watches people closely.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way,.... Or "make [it] plain" f; that is, the righteousness of those who are perfect in Christ, complete in him, perfectly justified by his righteousness; that righteousness makes their way plain; it is the direct way, the highway, the pathway to eternal life and happiness; see
Proverbs 12:28;
but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness; or, "in his wickedness" g: in his own wicked way, which he has chosen and delights to walk in; he shall stumble therein, and fall into ruin and destruction, into hell and damnation: or by means or because of it he will fall; his wickedness will be the cause of his fall; as it will be the cause of the fall of Babylon, Revelation 18:2.
f תישר "rectam facit", Cocceius; "complanat viam ejus", Schultens. g ברשעתו "in impietate sua", Tigurine version, Montanus, Baynus, Michaelis; "improbitate sua", Junius Tremellius, Piscator "in injustitia sua", Cocceius; "in improbitate sua turbulenta", Schultens.
