5 The righteousness of the blameless keeps their ways straight, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness. 6 The righteousness of the upright saves them, but the treacherous are taken captive by their schemes.
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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.