5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct [1] his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

Other Translations of Proverbs 11:5

New International Version

5 The righteousness of the blameless makes their paths straight, but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness.

English Standard Version

5 The righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight, but the wicked falls by his own wickedness.

The Message

5 Moral character makes for smooth traveling; an evil life is a hard life.

New King James Version

5 The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way aright, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.

New Living Translation

5 The godly are directed by honesty; the wicked fall beneath their load of sin.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:5

Commentary on Proverbs 11:5-6

(Read Proverbs 11:5-6)

The ways of wickedness are dangerous. And sin will be its own punishment.