Compare Proverbs 11:5
See this verse side-by-side in multiple translations to understand its full meaning.
The verse Proverbs 11:5 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| King James Bible (KJV) | The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. | |
| American Standard Version (ASV) | The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. | |
| Douay Rheims Bible (DRB) | The justice of the upright shall make his way prosperous: and the wicked man shall fall by his own wickedness. | |
| Darby Bible Translation (DBT) | The righteousness of the perfect maketh plain his way; but the wicked falleth by his own wickedness. | |
| English Revised Version (ERV) | The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. | |
| Webster Bible Translation (WBT) | The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. | |
| World English Bible (WEB) | The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. | |
| Young's Literal Translation (YLT) | The righteousness of the perfect maketh right his way, And by his wickedness doth the wicked fall. | |
| American King James Version (AKJV) | The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. |
King James Bible
KJV
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
American Standard Version
ASV
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRB
The justice of the upright shall make his way prosperous: and the wicked man shall fall by his own wickedness.
Darby Bible Translation
DBT
The righteousness of the perfect maketh plain his way; but the wicked falleth by his own wickedness.
English Revised Version
ERV
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
Webster Bible Translation
WBT
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
World English Bible
WEB
The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
Young's Literal Translation
YLT
The righteousness of the perfect maketh right his way, And by his wickedness doth the wicked fall.
American King James Version
AKJV
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.