Proverbs 11:5
ContextNET © | The righteousness of the blameless will make straight their way, 1 but the wicked person will fall by his own wickedness. 2 |
NIV © | The righteousness of the blameless makes a straight way for them, but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness. |
NASB © | The righteousness of the blameless will smooth his way, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness. |
NLT © | The godly are directed by their honesty; the wicked fall beneath their load of sin. |
MSG © | Moral character makes for smooth traveling; an evil life is a hard life. |
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. |
NRSV © | The righteousness of the blameless keeps their ways straight, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness. |
NKJV © | The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way aright, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness. |
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NET © | The righteousness of the blameless will make straight their way, 1 but the wicked person will fall by his own wickedness. 2 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Heb “his way.” 2 sn The righteous will enjoy security and serenity throughout life. Righteousness makes the path straight; wickedness destroys the wicked. |