6Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.


In Context

3 He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

4 The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

5 A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

6 Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

7 There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

8 The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

Proverbs 13:6 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

13:6Righteousness keepeth [him that is] upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

13:6Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

13:6Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

13:6Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:6Righteousness preserveth him that is perfect in the way; but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

13:6Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:6Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

13:6Righteousness keepeth him who is perfect in the way, And wickedness overthroweth a sin offering.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

13:6Righteousness keeps him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthrows the sinner.