Proverbs 11:4

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:4

BSB
Riches are worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness brings deliverance from death.
AKJV
Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivers from death.
CPDV
Wealth will not profit in the day of vengeance. But justice shall liberate from death.
ERV
Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
NHEB
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
SMT
Wealth will not profit in the day of wrath, and justice will deliver from death.

Commentary for Proverbs 11:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 11:4
Summary
Wealth cannot save from divine judgment; morality does
Event
Wealth versus righteousness in divine judgment
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom