Proverbs 11:5

The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:5

BSB
The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.
AKJV
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
CPDV
The justice of the simple shall direct his way. And the impious will fall in his impiety.
ERV
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
NHEB
The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
SMT
The justice of the blameless shall make straight his way, and in his injustice the unjust shall fall.

Commentary for Proverbs 11:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 11:5
Summary
Virtue guides the faithful; vice traps the immoral
Event
Opposing paths of virtuous and wicked
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom