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Proverbs 11:5
The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
Proverbs 11:5 · New Heart English Bible
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Proverbs 11:5 in other translations
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.
The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
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In context
2 When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.
3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
4 Riches do not 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.
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