Proverbs 13:6

Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:6

BSB
Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner.
AKJV
Righteousness keeps him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
CPDV
Justice guards the way of the innocent. But impiety undermines the sinner.
ERV
Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
NHEB
Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
SMT
Justice will guard the blameless of way: and injustice shall overthrow the sinning.

Commentary for Proverbs 13:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 13:6
Summary
Virtue protects the upright; immorality destroys sinners.
Event
Morality determines fates
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom