5 Moral character makes for smooth traveling; an evil life is a hard life. 6 Good character is the best insurance; crooks get trapped in their sinful lust.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:5-6
Commentary on Proverbs 11:5-6
(Read Proverbs 11:5-6)
The ways of wickedness are dangerous. And sin will be its own punishment.