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Proverbs 11:8
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
Proverbs 11:8 · Webster 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 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.
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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