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Proverbs 11:8
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
Proverbs 11:8 · King James Version
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Proverbs 11:8 in other translations
The righteous man is delivered from trouble; in his place the wicked man goes in.
A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.
A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.
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In context
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.
11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
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