Verse Comparison: Proverbs 13:6
American Standard Version
Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
Amplified® Bible
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.
Contemporary English Version
Live right, and you are safe! But sin will destroy you.
Darby English Version
Righteousness preserveth him that is perfect in the way; but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
Good News Bible
Righteousness protects the innocent; wickedness is the downfall of sinners.
King James Version
Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth 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 man of integrity,
but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
New King James Version
Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless,
But wickedness overthrows the sinner.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Righteousness guards the blameless one, But wickedness subverts the sinner.
Revised Standard Version
Righteousness guards him whose way is upright, but sin overthrows the wicked.
Young's Literal Translation
Righteousness keepeth him who is perfect in the way, And wickedness overthroweth a sin offering.