Proverbs 11:5
“The righteousnesse of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his owne wickednesse.”
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Proverbs 11:5 Context
3The integritie of the vpright shall guide them: but the peruersenesse of transgressours shall destroy them. 4Riches profite not in the day of wrath: but righteousnesse deliuereth from death. 5The righteousnesse of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his owne wickednesse. 6The righteousnesse of the vpright shall deliuer them: but transgressours shall be taken in their owne naughtinesse. 7When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of vniust men perisheth.
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The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
- King James Version
The righteousness of the blameless will smooth his way, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
- American Standard Version (1901)
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.
- Basic English Bible
The righteousness of the perfect maketh plain his way; but the wicked falleth by his own wickedness.
- Darby Bible
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
- Webster's Bible
The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
- World English Bible
The righteousness of the perfect maketh right his way, And by his wickedness doth the wicked fall.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The righteousness of the sincere shall make straight his way; but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible