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Berean Standard Bible

“The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.”

Proverbs 11:5

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Proverbs 11 contrasts honest and dishonest dealing, humility and pride, generosity and greed. Each saying shows how character shapes a person's path in life.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.

World English Bible (WEB)

The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

King James Version (KJV)

The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The righteousness of the good man will make his way straight, but the sin of the evil-doer will be the cause of his fall.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

La justicia del perfecto enderezará su camino: mas el impío por su impiedad caerá.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

La justicia endereza el camino de los rectos, pero los malvados caerán por sus mismos pecados.

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