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Proverbs 11:3-10 in American Standard Version (1901)

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.
5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.
7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.
8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble; And the wicked cometh in his stead.
9 With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Proverbs 11 in American Standard Version (1901)

Proverbs 11:3-10 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

3 When a just man dies he leaves regret: but the destruction of the ungodly is speedy, and causes joy.
5 Righteousness traces out blameless paths: but ungodliness encounters unjust dealing.
6 The righteousness of upright men delivers them: but transgressors are caught in their own destruction.
7 At the death of a just man his hope does not perish: but the boast of the ungodly perishes.
8 A righteous man escapes from a snare, and the ungodly man is delivered up in his place.
9 In the mouth of ungodly men is a snare to citizens: but the understanding of righteous men is prosperous.
10 In the prosperity of righteous men a city prospers:
Proverbs 11 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

Proverbs 11:3-10 in King James Version + Apocrypha

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Proverbs 11 in King James Version + Apocrypha

Proverbs 11:3-10 in King James (Authorized) Version

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Proverbs 11 in King James (Authorized) Version

Proverbs 11:3-10 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

3 When a just man dies he leaves regret: but the destruction of the ungodly is speedy, and causes joy.
4 Possessions will not profit in a day of wrath, but righteousness will deliver from death.
5 Righteousness traces out blameless paths: but ungodliness encounters unjust dealing.
6 The righteousness of upright men delivers them: but transgressors are caught in their own destruction.
7 At the death of a just man his hope does not perish: but the boast of the ungodly perishes.
8 A righteous man escapes from a snare, and the ungodly man is delivered up in his place.
9 In the mouth of ungodly men is a snare to citizens: but the understanding of righteous men is prosperous.
10 In the prosperity of righteous men a city prospers: but by the mouth of ungodly men it is overthrown.
Proverbs 11 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

PROVERBS 11:3-10 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but they that deal treacherously shall be taken in their own mischief.
7 When a wicked man dieth his expectation shall perish: and the hope of iniquity perisheth.
8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
9 With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
PROVERBS 11 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

Proverbs 11:3-10 in Translation for Translators

3 People who are good are guided by doing what is honest; those who are not honest will be ruined because of the wrong things that they do.
4 Your money will not help you on the day that God judges and punishes people; but if you live righteously, you will live a long time.
5 When people are honest and good, that will ◄direct their paths/show them what is right for them to do►; but wicked people will experience disasters because of the evil things that they do.
6 God rescues/protects righteous people because they ◄are honest/do what is right►, but those who ◄are treacherous/cannot be trusted► will be trapped because of their being greedy.
7 When wicked people die, they cannot confidently expect to receive anything that is good; they expect that their money will help/save them, but it will not.
8 Yahweh rescues righteous people from their troubles/difficulties; instead, it is the wicked who will have troubles.
9 Godless people can ruin others by what they say MTY, but righteous people will be saved by their ◄own good sense/being wise►.
10 When things go well for righteous people, the people in MTY their city are happy, and they shout joyfully when wicked people die.
Proverbs 11 in Translation for Translators

Proverbs 11:3-10 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

3 When a just man dies he leaves regret: but the destruction of the ungodly is speedy, and causes joy.
4 Possessions will not profit in a day of wrath, but righteousness will deliver from death.
5 Righteousness traces out blameless paths: but ungodliness encounters unjust dealing.
6 The righteousness of upright men delivers them: but transgressors are caught in their own destruction.
7 At the death of a just man his hope does not perish: but the boast of the ungodly perishes.
8 A righteous man escapes from a snare, and the ungodly man is delivered up in his place.
9 In the mouth of ungodly men is a snare to citizens: but the understanding of righteous men is prosperous.
10 In the prosperity of righteous men a city prospers: but by the mouth of ungodly men it is overthrown.
Proverbs 11 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

Proverbs 11:3-10 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
4 Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
5 The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
7 When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.
8 A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.
9 With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Proverbs 11 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 11:3-10 in World English Bible (Catholic)

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
4 Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
5 The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
7 When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.
8 A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.
9 With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Proverbs 11 in World English Bible (Catholic)

Proverbs 11:3-10 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
4 Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
5 The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
7 When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.
8 A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.
9 With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbour, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Proverbs 11 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 11:3-10 in Bible in Basic English

3 The righteousness of the upright will be their guide, but the twisted ways of the false will be their destruction.
4 Wealth is of no profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness keeps a man safe from death.
5 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.
6 The righteousness of the upright will be their salvation, but the false will themselves be taken in their evil designs.
7 At the death of an upright man his hope does not come to an end, but the hope of the evil-doer comes to destruction.
8 The upright man is taken out of trouble, and in his place comes the sinner.
9 With his mouth the evil man sends destruction on his neighbour; but through knowledge the upright are taken out of trouble.
10 When things go well for the upright man, all the town is glad; at the death of sinners, there are cries of joy.
Proverbs 11 in Bible in Basic English

Proverbs 11:3-10 in Darby Translation

3 The integrity of the upright guideth them; but the crookedness of the unfaithful destroyeth them.
4 Wealth profiteth not in the day of wrath; but righteousness delivereth from death.
5 The righteousness of the perfect maketh plain his way; but the wicked falleth by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; but the treacherous are taken in their own craving.
7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish; and the hope of evil men perisheth.
8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
9 With his mouth a hypocrite destroyeth his neighbour; but through knowledge are the righteous delivered.
10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Proverbs 11 in Darby Translation

Proverbs 11:3-10 in Douay-Rheims 1899

3 The simplicity of the just shall guide them: and the deceitfulness of the wicked shall destroy them.
4 Riches shall not profit in the day of revenge: but justice shall deliver from death.
5 The justice of the upright shall make his way prosperous: and the wicked man shall fall by his own wickedness.
6 The justice of the righteous shall deliver them: and the unjust shall be caught in their own snares.
7 When the wicked man is dead, there shall be no hope any more: and the expectation of the solicitous shall perish.
8 The just is delivered out of distress: and the wicked shall be given up for him.
9 The dissembler with his mouth deceiveth his friend: but the just shall be delivered by knowledge.
10 When it goeth well with the just the city shall rejoice: and when the wicked perish there shall be praise.
Proverbs 11 in Douay-Rheims 1899

Proverbs 11:3-10 in Free Bible Version

3 Honesty guides the good, but deceit destroys liars.
4 Wealth won't help you on judgment day, but goodness saves you from death.
5 The goodness of the innocent keeps them on track, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.
6 The goodness of those who live right will save them, but the dishonest are trapped by their own desires.
7 When a wicked person dies, their hopes die with them; what the godless look forward to is gone.
8 The good are saved from trouble, while the wicked get into trouble.
9 Godless people mouth off and destroy their neighbors, but the good are saved by wisdom.
10 The whole town celebrates when good people are successful; they also shout for joy when the wicked die.
Proverbs 11 in Free Bible Version

Proverbs 11:3-10 in Geneva Bible 1599

3 The vprightnes of the iust shall guide them: but the frowardnes of the transgressers shall destroy them.
4 Riches auaile not in the day of wrath: but righteousnes deliuereth from death.
5 The righteousnes of the vpright shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall in his owne wickednes.
6 The righteousnesse of the iust shall deliuer them: but the transgressers shall be taken in their owne wickednes.
7 When a wicked man dieth, his hope perisheth, and the hope of the vniust shall perish.
8 The righteous escapeth out of trouble, and the wicked shall come in his steade.
9 An hypocrite with his mouth hurteth his neighbour: but the righteous shall be deliuered by knowledge.
10 In the prosperitie of the righteous the citie reioyceth, and when the wicked perish, there is ioye.
Proverbs 11 in Geneva Bible 1599

Proverbs 11:3-10 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them; but the perverseness of the faithless shall destroy them.
4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath; but righteousness delivereth from death.
5 The righteousness of the sincere shall make straight his way; but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; but the faithless shall be trapped in their own crafty device.
7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish, and the hope of strength perisheth.
8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
9 With his mouth the impious man destroyeth his neighbour; but through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; and when the wicked perish, there is joy.
Proverbs 11 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

Proverbs 11:3-10 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: But the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: But righteousness delivereth from death.
5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: But transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: And the hope of unjust men perisheth.
8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked cometh in his stead.
9 A hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: But through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Proverbs 11 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

Proverbs 11:3-10 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

3 The integrity of the upright guideth them; but the cunning of the treacherous destroyeth them.
4 Wealth cannot profit on the day of wrath; but righteousness deliver from death.
5 The righteousness of the perfect maketh even his way; but by his own wickedness will the wicked fall.
6 The righteousness of the upright will deliver them; but through their own sinful desires are the treacherous caught.
7 When a wicked man dieth, his hope vanisheth; and the expectation of his children is lost.
8 The righteous is delivered out of distress, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
9 With his mouth doth the hypocrite destroy his neighbor; but through knowledge are the righteous delivered.
10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the town rejoiceth loudly: and when the wicked perish, there is joyful shouting.
Proverbs 11 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

Proverbs 11:3-10 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

3 When a just man dies he leaves regret: But the destruction of the ungodly is speedy, and causes joy.
5 Righteousness traces out blameless paths: But ungodliness encounters unjust dealing.
6 The righteousness of upright men delivers them: But transgressors are caught in their own destruction.
7 At the death of a just man his hope does not perish: But the boast of the ungodly perishes.
8 A righteous man escapes from a snare, And the ungodly man is delivered up in his place.
9 In the mouth of ungodly men is a snare to citizens: But the understanding of righteous men is prosperous.
10 In the prosperity of righteous men a city prospers:
Proverbs 11 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

Proverbs 11:3-10 in Nyangumarta English Bible

Proverbs 11:3-10 don't exist in Nyangumarta English Bible.

Proverbs 11:3-10 in George Noyes Bible

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
4 Riches do not profit in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.
5 The righteousness of the good man maketh his way plain; But the wicked falleth through his wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; But transgressors are ensnared in their own mischief.
7 When the wicked man dieth, his hope cometh to an end; Yea, the expectation of the unjust cometh to an end.
8 The righteous man is delivered from trouble, And the wicked cometh into it in his stead.
9 By his mouth the vile man destroyeth his neighbor; But by the knowledge of the righteous are men delivered.
10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Proverbs 11 in George Noyes Bible

Proverbs [Sayings] 11:3-10 in One Unity Resource Bible

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
4 Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
5 The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
7 When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.
8 A upright person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.
9 With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the upright will be delivered through knowledge.
10 When it goes well with the upright, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Proverbs [Sayings] 11 in One Unity Resource Bible

Proverbs 11:3-10 in Unlocked Literal Bible

3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crooked ways of the treacherous destroy them.
4 Wealth is worthless on the day of wrath, but doing right keeps you from death.
5 The right conduct of a blameless person makes his way straight, but the wicked will fall because of their own wickedness.
6 The right conduct of those who please God keeps them safe, but the treacherous are trapped by their cravings.
7 When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes and the hope that was in his strength comes to nothing.
8 The righteous person is kept away from trouble and it comes upon the wicked instead.
9 With his mouth the godless person destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge righteous people are kept safe.
10 When righteous people prosper, a city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
Proverbs 11 in Unlocked Literal Bible

Proverbs 11:3-10 in World English Bible

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
4 Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
5 The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
7 When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.
8 A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.
9 With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Proverbs 11 in World English Bible

Proverbs 11:3-10 in World English Bible British Edition

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
4 Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
5 The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
7 When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.
8 A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.
9 With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbour, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Proverbs 11 in World English Bible British Edition

Proverbs 11:3-10 in Noah Webster Bible

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
9 A hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbor: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
10 When the righteous prosper, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Proverbs 11 in Noah Webster Bible

Proverbs 11:3-10 in World Messianic Bible

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
4 Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
5 The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
7 When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.
8 A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.
9 With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Proverbs 11 in World Messianic Bible

Proverbs 11:3-10 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
4 Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
5 The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
7 When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.
8 A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.
9 With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbour, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Proverbs 11 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

Proverbs 11:3-10 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling

3 The simpleness of just or rightwise men shall dress them; and the deceiving of wayward men shall destroy them.
4 Riches shall not profit in the day of vengeance; but rightfulness or rightwiseness shall deliver from death.
5 The rightfulness or rightwiseness of a simple man shall dress his way; and a wicked man shall fall in his wickedness.
6 The rightfulness of rightful men or The rightwiseness of right men shall deliver them; and wicked men shall be taken in their ambushings.
7 When a wicked man is dead, none hope shall be further of him; and the abiding of busy men in evil shall perish.
8 A just or rightwise man is delivered from anguish; and a wicked man shall be given for him.
9 A feigner by mouth deceiveth his friend; but just or rightwise men shall be delivered by or with knowing.
10 A city shall be enhanced in the goods of just or rightwise men; and praising shall be in the perdition of wicked men.

Proverbs 11:3-10 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling (Enhanced)

3 The simpleness of just men shall (ad)dress them; and the deceiving of wayward men shall destroy them. (The honesty, or the integrity, of the righteous shall direct them; and the deceptions of the wayward shall destroy them.)
4 Riches shall not profit in the day of vengeance; but rightfulness shall deliver from death. (Riches shall not profit anyone on the day of vengeance; but uprightness shall deliver one from death.)
5 The rightfulness of a simple man shall (ad)dress his way; and a wicked man shall fall in his wickedness. (The uprightness of an honest person shall direct his way; and a wicked person shall fall because of his wickedness.)
6 The rightfulness of rightful men shall deliver them; and wicked men shall be taken in their ambushings. (The uprightness of the righteous shall save them; but the wicked shall be caught in their own ambushings.)
7 When a wicked man is dead, none hope shall be further of him; and the abiding of busy men in evil shall perish. (When the wicked die, they shall have no further hope; and the abundance, or the wealth, of those busy with evil shall perish.)
8 A just man is delivered from anguish; and a wicked man shall be given for him. (The righteous person is delivered from all his anguish; and it is given to a wicked person instead.)
9 A feigner by mouth deceiveth his friend; but just men shall be delivered by knowing. (A faker, or a hypocrite, deceiveth his friend with his mouth; but the righteous rescue others with their wisdom.)
10 A city shall be enhanced in the goods of just men; and praising shall be in the perdition of wicked men. (A city shall rejoice for the prosperity of the righteous; and praising shall be in the perdition, or in the perishing, of the wicked.)

Proverbs 11:3-10 in Young's Literal Translation

3 The integrity of the upright leadeth them, And the perverseness of the treacherous destroyeth them.
4 Wealth profiteth not in a day of wrath, And righteousness delivereth from death.
5 The righteousness of the perfect maketh right his way, And by his wickedness doth the wicked fall.
6 The righteousness of the upright delivereth them, And in mischief the treacherous are captured.
7 In the death of a wicked man, hope perisheth, And the expectation of the iniquitous hath been lost.
8 The righteous from distress is drawn out, And the wicked goeth in instead of him.
9 With the mouth a hypocrite corrupteth his friend, And by knowledge the righteous are drawn out.
10 In the good of the righteous a city exulteth, And in the destruction of the wicked is singing.