Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 13:6
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Berean Standard Bible
Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner.
King James Version
Righteousness keepeth [him that is] upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
World English Bible
Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
American Standard Version
Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 13
4 The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
5 The righteous hate falsehood, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.
6 Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner.
7 One pretends to be rich, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
8 Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.
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