Proverbs 11:6 The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires.

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New International Version
The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires.

New Living Translation
The godliness of good people rescues them; the ambition of treacherous people traps them.

English Standard Version
The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the treacherous are taken captive by their lust.

Berean Standard Bible
The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires.

King James Bible
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

New King James Version
The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, But the unfaithful will be caught by their lust.

New American Standard Bible
The righteousness of the upright will rescue them, But the treacherous will be caught by their own greed.

NASB 1995
The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, But the treacherous will be caught by their own greed.

NASB 1977
The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, But the treacherous will be caught by their own greed.

Legacy Standard Bible
The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, But the treacherous will be captured by their own desire.

Amplified Bible
The righteousness of the upright will rescue them, But the treacherous will be caught by their own greed.

Christian Standard Bible
The righteousness of the upright rescues them, but the treacherous are trapped by their own desires.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The righteousness of the upright rescues them, but the treacherous are trapped by their own desires.

American Standard Version
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.

Contemporary English Version
Honesty can keep you safe, but if you can't be trusted, you trap yourself.

English Revised Version
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but they that deal treacherously shall be taken in their own mischief.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Decent people are saved by their righteousness, but treacherous people are trapped by their own greed.

Good News Translation
Righteousness rescues those who are honest, but those who can't be trusted are trapped by their own greed.

International Standard Version
The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the treacherous are trapped by their evil desires.

Majority Standard Bible
The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires.

NET Bible
The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, but the faithless will be captured by their own desires.

New Heart English Bible
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.

Webster's Bible Translation
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

World English Bible
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
The righteousness of the upright delivers them, "" And in mischief the treacherous are captured.

Young's Literal Translation
The righteousness of the upright delivereth them, And in mischief the treacherous are captured.

Smith's Literal Translation
The justice of the upright shall deliver them, and transgressors shall be taken in their mischief.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
The justice of the righteous shall deliver them: and the unjust shall be caught in their own snares.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The justice of the upright shall free them. And the iniquitous will be seized by their own treachery.

New American Bible
The justice of the upright saves them, but the faithless are caught in their own intrigue.

New Revised Standard Version
The righteousness of the upright saves them, but the treacherous are taken captive by their schemes.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; but the transgressors shall be caught in their own wickedness.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The righteousness of the upright will save them, and the evil will be captured in their evil.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the faithless shall be trapped in their own crafty device.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The righteousness of upright men delivers them: but transgressors are caught in their own destruction.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Dishonest Scales
…5The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness. 6The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires. 7When the wicked man dies, his hope perishes, and the hope of his strength vanishes.…

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Cross References

Psalm 37:40
The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him.

Psalm 34:21
Evil will slay the wicked, and the haters of the righteous will be condemned.

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

Proverbs 10:2
Ill-gotten treasures profit nothing, but righteousness brings deliverance from death.

Proverbs 12:13
An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.

Proverbs 21:18
The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright.

Proverbs 28:18
He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

Isaiah 3:10-11
Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor. / Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done.

Ezekiel 18:20
The soul who sins is the one who will die. A son will not bear the iniquity of his father, and a father will not bear the iniquity of his son. The righteousness of the righteous man will fall upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked man will fall upon him.

Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Romans 6:21-22
What fruit did you reap at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? The outcome of those things is death. / But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life.

Romans 8:13
For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.

Galatians 6:8
The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.

1 Timothy 6:9-10
Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. / For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.

Treasury of Scripture

The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

righteousness

Genesis 30:33
So shall my righteousness answer for me in time to come, when it shall come for my hire before thy face: every one that is not speckled and spotted among the goats, and brown among the sheep, that shall be counted stolen with me.

Genesis 31:37
Whereas thou hast searched all my stuff, what hast thou found of all thy household stuff? set it here before my brethren and thy brethren, that they may judge betwixt us both.

1 Samuel 12:3,4
Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you…

but

Proverbs 5:22
His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.

1 Kings 2:32,33,44
And the LORD shall return his blood upon his own head, who fell upon two men more righteous and better than he, and slew them with the sword, my father David not knowing thereof, to wit, Abner the son of Ner, captain of the host of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, captain of the host of Judah…

Psalm 7:16
His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate.

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Proverbs 11

1. On Deception

Berean Study Bible

The righteousness of the upright
The term "righteousness" in Hebrew is "צְדָקָה" (tsedaqah), which conveys a sense of justice, virtue, and moral integrity. In the context of Proverbs, righteousness is not merely about legalistic adherence to rules but embodies a life aligned with God's will and character. The "upright" are those who walk in integrity, whose lives are marked by honesty and ethical behavior. Historically, the concept of righteousness was central to the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where obedience to God's laws was a reflection of one's faithfulness to Him. In a broader scriptural context, righteousness is seen as a protective force, a theme echoed in Psalms and other wisdom literature, where the righteous are often depicted as being under God's special care and protection.

delivers them
The Hebrew word for "delivers" is "יַצִּיל" (yatsil), which means to rescue or save. This term is frequently used in the Old Testament to describe God's intervention on behalf of His people. The deliverance here is not just physical but also spiritual and moral. It suggests that living a life of righteousness inherently provides a safeguard against the pitfalls and consequences of sin. In the historical context of ancient Israel, deliverance was often seen in terms of liberation from enemies or divine retribution. However, in the wisdom literature, it also encompasses the idea of being saved from the internal consequences of one's own actions, such as guilt, shame, and spiritual death.

but the faithless
The word "faithless" is translated from the Hebrew "בֹּגְדִים" (bogedim), which refers to those who are treacherous or deceitful. This term is often used in the Old Testament to describe those who are unfaithful to God, breaking covenantal promises and engaging in idolatry or moral corruption. The faithless are characterized by a lack of trust in God and a propensity to rely on their own understanding and desires. In the historical context, faithlessness was a serious charge against Israel, often leading to divine judgment and exile. The contrast between the upright and the faithless in this verse underscores the moral dichotomy present throughout Proverbs, where wisdom and folly are set against each other.

are trapped by their own desires
The phrase "trapped by their own desires" highlights the self-destructive nature of sin. The Hebrew word for "trapped" is "יִלָּכֵדוּ" (yillakedu), which implies being ensnared or caught. This imagery is common in wisdom literature, where sin is often depicted as a snare or a pit that ensnares the unwary. The "desires" refer to the inner cravings and lusts that lead individuals away from God's path. In a broader biblical context, desires that are not aligned with God's will are seen as leading to spiritual death and separation from God. Historically, this reflects the understanding that sin has inherent consequences, and those who pursue their own desires at the expense of righteousness ultimately find themselves ensnared by the very things they sought. This serves as a warning and a call to pursue a life of integrity and faithfulness to God.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(6) In their own naughtiness.--Rather, passionate desire, as at Proverbs 10:3. Their own strong passions are their ruin.

His expectation.--What he hoped for, worldly prosperity. (Comp. Wisdom Of Solomon 5:14.)

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 6. - An emphatic reiteration of the preceding sentences. Naughtiness; "strong desire," as Proverbs 10:3, which leads to sin (Proverbs 5:22; Micah 7:3). The indulgence of their passions destroys sinners. Septuagint," Transgressors are taken by lack of counsel."

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

The righteousness
צִדְקַ֣ת (ṣiḏ·qaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively

of the upright
יְ֭שָׁרִים (yə·šā·rîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 3477: Straight, right

delivers them,
תַּצִּילֵ֑ם (taṣ·ṣî·lêm)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver

but the faithless
בֹּגְדִ֥ים (bō·ḡə·ḏîm)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 898: To cover, to act covertly, to pillage

are trapped
יִלָּכֵֽדוּ׃ (yil·lā·ḵê·ḏū)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3920: To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere

by their own desires.
וּ֝בְהַוַּ֗ת (ū·ḇə·haw·waṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 1942: Desire, chasm, destruction

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