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

Other Translations of Proverbs 13:6

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

6 Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, but sin overthrows the wicked.

The Message

6 A God-loyal life keeps you on track; sin dumps the wicked in the ditch.

New King James Version

6 Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, But wickedness overthrows the sinner.

New Living Translation

6 Godliness guards the path of the blameless, but the evil are misled by sin.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 13:6

Commentary on Proverbs 13:6

(Read Proverbs 13:6)

An honest desire to do right, preserves a man from fatal mistakes, better than a thousand fine-drawn distinctions.