Proverbs 11:6
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.
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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.