Proverbs 11:8 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 11:8

6 The righteousness of the upright will deliver them,
But the unfaithful will be caught by their lust.

7 When a wicked man dies, his expectation will ^aperish,
And the hope of the unjust perishes.

8 ^aThe righteous is delivered from trouble,
And it comes to the wicked instead.

9 The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor,
But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.

10 ^aWhen it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices;
And when the wicked perish, there is jubilation.

11 By the blessing of the upright the city is ^aexalted,
But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

12 He who¹ is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor,
But a man of understanding holds his peace.

13 ^aA talebearer reveals secrets,
But he who is of a faithful spirit ^bconceals a matter.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 11:8

American Standard Version
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked cometh in his stead.

Amplified® Bible
The [uncompromisingly] righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked gets into it instead.

Contemporary English Version
Trouble goes right past the LORD's people and strikes the wicked.

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

Good News Bible
The righteous are protected from trouble; it comes to the wicked instead.

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

New American Standard Bible
The righteous is delivered from trouble, But the wicked takes his place.

New International Version
The righteous man is rescued from trouble,
and it comes on the wicked instead.

New King James Version
The righteous is delivered from trouble,
And it comes to the wicked instead.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
God delivers the righteous from trouble, But the wicked takes his place.

Revised Standard Version
The righteous is delivered from trouble, and the wicked gets into it instead.

Young's Literal Translation
The righteous from distress is drawn out, And the wicked goeth in instead of him.

New English Translation
The righteous person is delivered¹ out of trouble, and the wicked turns up in his stead.²