6 The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires.

Other Translations of Proverbs 11:6

King James Version

6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

English Standard Version

6 The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the treacherous are taken captive by their lust.

The Message

6 Good character is the best insurance; crooks get trapped in their sinful lust.

New King James Version

6 The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, But the unfaithful will be caught by their lust.

New Living Translation

6 The godliness of good people rescues them; the ambition of treacherous people traps them.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:6

Commentary on Proverbs 11:5-6

(Read Proverbs 11:5-6)

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