Proverbs 11:8 — Meaning and Application

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“The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.”

Proverbs 11:8

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

When a wicked man dieth, {his} expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust {men} perisheth.

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

An hypocrite with {his} mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, {there is} shouting.

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Proverbs 11:1

"A false balance {is} abomination to the LORD: but a just weight {is} his delight. {A false...: Heb. Balances of deceit} {just...: Heb. perfect stone}"

Proverbs 11:2

"{When} pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly {is} wisdom."

Proverbs 11:3

"The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them."

Proverbs 11:4

"Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death."

Proverbs 11:5

"The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. {direct: Heb. rectify}"

Proverbs 11:6

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

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