Proverbs 11:6
World English Bible (WEB)
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
In context
4 Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
5 The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
7 When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.
8 A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.
Proverbs 11:6 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
- KJV King James Version
- The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The righteousness of the upright delivereth them, And in mischief the treacherous are captured.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; but the treacherous are taken in their own craving.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.