Verse Comparison: Proverbs 11:6
American Standard Version
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.
Amplified® Bible
The righteousness of the upright [their rectitude in every area and relation] shall deliver them, but the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity {and} greedy desire.
Contemporary English Version
Honesty can keep you safe, but if you can't be trusted, you trap yourself.
Darby English Version
The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; but the treacherous are taken in their own craving.
Good News Bible
Righteousness rescues those who are honest, but those who can't be trusted are trapped by their own greed.
King James Version
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
New American Standard Bible
The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, But the treacherous will be caught by {their own} greed.
New International Version
The righteousness of the upright delivers them,
but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires.
New King James Version
The righteousness of the upright will deliver them,
But the unfaithful will be caught by their lust.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, But the treacherous will catch themselves in their own greed.
Revised Standard Version
The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the treacherous are taken captive by their lust.
Young's Literal Translation
The righteousness of the upright delivereth them, And in mischief the treacherous are captured.
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