Proverbs 13:6

World English Bible (WEB)

Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

In context

4 The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

5 A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

6 Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

7 There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

8 The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

WEB World English Bible: Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
KJV King James Version: Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner.
ASV American Standard Version: Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Righteousness keepeth him who is perfect in the way, And wickedness overthroweth a sin offering.
DBY Darby Translation: Righteousness preserveth him that is perfect in the way; but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
WBS Webster Bible: Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.