Matthew Henry · Verses 5–6
The ways of wickedness are dangerous. And sin will be its own punishment.
Proverbs 11:5
The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
World English Bible
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WEBBE
The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
BSB
The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.
KJV
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
ASV
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
BBE
The righteousness of the good man will make his way straight, but the sin of the evil-doer will be the cause of his fall.
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