Proverbs 11:8

The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:8

BSB
The righteous man is delivered from trouble; in his place the wicked man goes in.
AKJV
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked comes in his stead.
CPDV
The just one is freed from anguish. And the impious one will be handed over instead of him.
ERV
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
NHEB
A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.
SMT
The just one was delivered from straits, and the unjust will come in his stead.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 11:8

TherighteousH6662AdjectiveisdeliveredoutH2502VerboftroubleH6869Noun FeminineandthewickedH7563AdjectivecomethH935Verbinhisstead

Commentary for Proverbs 11:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 11:8
Summary
Righteous escape hardship; wicked replace them in it
Event
Righteous freed; wicked faces trouble
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom