Proverbs 11:5
5 The righteousness of the blameless makes their paths straight, but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness.
Other Translations of Proverbs 11:5
King James Version
5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct
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.
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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.