5 The righteousness of the blameless will smooth his way , But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness . 6 The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, But the treacherous will be caught by their own greed .

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.