Proverbs 13:6
Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
In context
3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. 4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
5 A righteous man hateth lying: But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. 6 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: But wickedness overthroweth the sinner. 7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. 8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: But the poor heareth not rebuke.
9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 13:6 in the NIV
Righteousness guards the person of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 13:6 in the ESV
Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, but sin overthrows the wicked.