5 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. 6 The righteousness of the upright will be their salvation, but the false will themselves be taken in their evil designs.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:5-6

Commentary on Proverbs 11:5-6

(Read Proverbs 11:5-6)

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