Proverbs 11:5
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
In context
2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: But with the lowly is wisdom. 3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: But the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. 4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: But righteousness delivereth from death.
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.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 11:5 in the NIV
The righteousness of the blameless makes their paths straight, but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 11:5 in the ESV
The righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight, but the wicked falls by his own wickedness.