8A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.


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.

Proverbs 11:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

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

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

11:8The righteous man is rescued from trouble, and it comes on the wicked instead.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

11:8The just is delivered out of distress: and the wicked shall be given up for him.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

11:8The righteous is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked cometh in his stead.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

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

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

11:8The righteous from distress is drawn out, And the wicked goeth in instead of him.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

11:8The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked comes in his stead.