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Proverbs 11:6 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 11:6 MSG (The Message)

Good character is the best insurance; crooks get trapped in their sinful lust.

Proverbs 11:6 KJV (King James Version)

The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: But transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

Proverbs 11:6 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, But the treacherous will be caught by their own greed.

Proverbs 11:6 NCV (New Century Version)

Doing right brings freedom to honest people, but those who are not trustworthy will be caught by their own desires.

Proverbs 11:6 ASV (American Standard Version)

The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.

Proverbs 11:6 NIVUK (New International Version (Anglicised))

The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires.

Proverbs 11:6 NKJV (New King James Version)

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

Proverbs 11:6 AMP (Amplified Bible)

The righteousness of the upright will rescue them, But the treacherous will be caught by their own greed.

Proverbs 11:6 NLT (New Living Translation)

The godliness of good people rescues them; the ambition of treacherous people traps them.

Proverbs 11:6 TPT (The Passion Translation)

Integrity will keep a good man from falling. But the unbeliever is trapped, held captive to his sinful desires.

Proverbs 11:6 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the treacherous are taken captive by their lust.