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Proverbs 11:8
A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.
Proverbs 11:8 · New Heart English Bible
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Proverbs 11:8 in other translations
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
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.
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In context
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.
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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