Proverbs 11:6

The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:6

BSB
The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires.
AKJV
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
CPDV
The justice of the upright shall free them. And the iniquitous will be seized by their own treachery.
ERV
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but they that deal treacherously shall be taken in their own mischief.
NHEB
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
SMT
The justice of the upright shall deliver them, and transgressors shall be taken in their mischief.

Commentary for Proverbs 11:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 11:6
Summary
Morality saves honest people; dishonesty entraps others
Event
Contrasting outcomes for upright and corrupt
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom