Proverbs 13:6
ContextNETBible | Righteousness 1 guards the one who lives with integrity, 2 but wickedness 3 overthrows the sinner. |
XREF | 2Ch 28:23; Ps 15:2; Ps 25:21; Ps 26:1; Ps 140:11; Pr 5:22; Pr 11:3,5,6; Pr 21:12 |
NET © Notes |
1 sn Righteousness refers to that which conforms to law and order. One who behaves with integrity will be safe from consequences of sin. 2 tn Heb “blameless of way.” The term דָּרֶךְ (darekh) is a genitive of specification: “blameless in respect to his way.” This means living above reproach in their course of life. Cf. NASB “whose way is blameless”; NAB “who walks honestly.” 3 sn Righteousness and wickedness are personified in this proverb to make the point of security and insecurity for the two courses of life. |