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Proverbs 11:8

World English Bible

A righteous person is delivered out of trouble,
and the wicked takes his place.

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Proverbs 11:8 in other translations

The righteous is delivered out of trouble; And the wicked cometh in his stead.

Proverbs 11:8 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 11:8 in context

  1. 6The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them,
    but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
  2. 7When a wicked man dies, hope perishes,
    and expectation of power comes to nothing.
  3. 8A righteous person is delivered out of trouble,
    and the wicked takes his place.
  4. 9With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor,
    but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
  5. 10When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices.
    When the wicked perish, there is shouting.