Other translations
American Standard Version
Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Righteousness will keep him who is perfect in his way, and the sinner's sin will destroy him.
Darby Bible Translation
Righteousness preserveth him that is perfect in the way; but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, but sin overthrows the wicked.
God's Word
Righteousness protects the honest way of life, but wickedness ruins a sacrifice for sin.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Righteousness guards people of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner.
International Standard Version
Righteousness protects the blameless, but wickedness brings down the sinner.
NET Bible
Righteousness guards the one who lives with integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
New American Standard Bible
Righteousness guards the one whose way is blameless, But wickedness subverts the sinner.
New International Version
Righteousness guards the person of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
New Living Translation
Godliness guards the path of the blameless, but the evil are misled by sin.
Webster's Bible Translation
Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
The World English Bible
Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
EasyEnglish Bible
When honest people do what is right, it keeps them safe. But when sinners do evil things, it destroys them.
Young‘s Literal Translation
Righteousness keepeth him who is perfect in the way, And wickedness overthroweth a sin offering.
New Life Version
What is right and good watches over the one whose way is without blame, but sin destroys the sinful.
The Voice Bible
Doing right keeps the innocent on the path of life, but doing wrong is the downfall of the wicked.
Living Bible
A man’s goodness helps him all through life, while evil men are being destroyed by their wickedness.
New Catholic Bible
Righteousness stands guard over one who is honest, but sin brings about the ruin of the wicked.
Legacy Standard Bible
Righteousness guards the one whose way is blameless, But wickedness subverts the sinner.
Jubilee Bible 2000
Righteousness keeps the one of the perfect way: but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
Christian Standard Bible
Righteousness guards people of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner.
Amplified Bible © 1954
Righteousness (rightness and justice in every area and relation) guards him who is upright in the way, but wickedness plunges into sin and overthrows the sinner.
New Century Version
Doing what is right protects the honest person, but doing evil ruins the sinner.
The Message
A God-loyal life keeps you on track; sin dumps the wicked in the ditch.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
Righteousness guards a person who has integrity, but wickedness perverts a sinner.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Righteousness guards one whose way is upright, but sin overthrows the wicked.
Good News Translation®
Righteousness protects the innocent; wickedness is the downfall of sinners.
Wycliffe Bible
Rightfulness keepeth (safe) the way of an innocent man; but wickedness deceiveth a sinner.
Contemporary English Version
Live right, and you are safe! But sin will destroy you.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Righteousness guards him whose way is upright, but sin overthrows the wicked.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Righteousness guards one whose way is upright, but sin overthrows the wicked.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Righteousness guards one whose way is upright, but sin overthrows the wicked.
Common English Bible © 2011
Righteousness guards the innocent on the path, but wickedness misleads sinners.
Amplified Bible © 2015
Righteousness (being in right standing with God) guards the one whose way is blameless, But wickedness undermines and overthrows the sinner.
English Standard Version Anglicised
Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, but sin overthrows the wicked.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Justice guards one who walks honestly, but sin leads the wicked astray.
New American Standard Bible
Righteousness guards the one whose way is blameless, But wickedness brings the sinner to ruin.
The Expanded Bible
·Doing what is right [Righteousness] protects the honest person on the path, but doing evil ·ruins [or misleads] the sinner.
Tree of Life Version
Righteousness guards one who walks in integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
Revised Standard Version
Righteousness guards him whose way is upright, but sin overthrows the wicked.
New International Reader's Version
Doing right guards those who are honest. But evil destroys those who are sinful.
BRG Bible
Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
Complete Jewish Bible
Righteousness protects him whose way is honest, but wickedness brings down the sinner.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Righteousness guards one whose way is upright, but sin overthrows the wicked.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
Tzedakah is guard over him whose derech is blameless, but wickedness overthroweth the chattat (sinner).
Names of God Bible
Righteousness protects the honest way of life, but wickedness ruins a sacrifice for sin.
Modern English Version
Righteousness keeps him who is upright in the way, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
Easy-to-Read Version
Goodness protects honest people, but evil destroys those who love to sin.
International Children’s Bible
Doing what is right protects the honest person. But evil ruins the sinner.
Lexham English Bible
Righteousness will guard the upright of way, but wickedness will overthrow sin.
New International Version - UK
Righteousness guards the person of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.