4 Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.

Other Translations of Proverbs 11:4

King James Version

4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.

English Standard Version

4 Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.

The Message

4 A thick bankroll is no help when life falls apart, but a principled life can stand up to the worst.

New King James Version

4 Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death.

New Living Translation

4 Riches won't help on the day of judgment, but right living can save you from death.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:4

Commentary on Proverbs 11:4

(Read Proverbs 11:4)

Riches will stand men in no stead in the day of death.