Proverbs 13:6
“Righteousnesse keepeth him that is vpright in the way: but wickednesse ouerthroweth the sinner.”
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Proverbs 13:6 Context
4The soule of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soule of the diligent shall be made fat. 5A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and commeth to shame. 6Righteousnesse keepeth him that is vpright in the way: but wickednesse ouerthroweth the sinner. 7There is that maketh himselfe rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himselfe poore, yet hath great riches. 8The ransome of a mans life are his riches: but the poore heareth not rebuke.
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Other Translations
Righteousness keepeth [him that is] upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
- King James Version
Righteousness guards the one whose way is blameless, But wickedness subverts the sinner.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Righteousness keeps safe him whose way is without error, but evil-doers are overturned by sin.
- Basic English Bible
Righteousness preserveth him that is perfect in the way; but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
- Darby Bible
Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
- Webster's Bible
Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
- World English Bible
Righteousness keepeth him who is perfect in the way, And wickedness overthroweth a sin offering.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
Righteousness guards the one whose way is blameless, But wickedness subverts the sinner.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Righteousness keeps safe him whose way is without error, but evil-doers are overturned by sin.
- Basic English Bible
Righteousness preserveth him that is perfect in the way; but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
- Darby Bible
Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
- Webster's Bible
Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
- World English Bible
Righteousness keepeth him who is perfect in the way, And wickedness overthroweth a sin offering.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 13:6
13:6 Keepeth him - From that over - throw which befal sinners.