Proverbs 11:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

If you are truly good, you will do right; if you are wicked, you will be destroyed by your own sin.

Cross References

2 Samuel 17:23

When Ahithophel saw that Absalom and the leaders of Israel were not going to follow his advice, he saddled his donkey and rode back to his home in Gilo. He told his family and servants what to do. Then he hanged himself, and they buried him in his family's burial place.

Job 18:7

Their powerful legs become weak, and they stumble on schemes of their own doing.

Proverbs 1:18

They gang up to murder someone, but they are the victims.

Proverbs 11:3

If you do the right thing, honesty will be your guide. But if you are crooked, you will be trapped by your own dishonesty.

Proverbs 12:3

Sin cannot offer security! But if you live right, you will be as secure as a tree with deep roots.

Proverbs 13:6

Live right, and you are safe! But sin will destroy you.

Proverbs 14:32

In times of trouble the wicked are destroyed, but even at death the innocent have faith.

Proverbs 15:19

Being lazy is like walking in a thorn patch, but everyone who does right walks on a smooth road.

Proverbs 21:29

Wicked people bluff their way, but God's people think before they take a step.

Proverbs 28:18

Honesty will keep you safe, but everyone who is crooked will suddenly fall.

Proverbs 3:6

Always let him lead you, and he will clear the road for you to follow.

Proverbs 5:22

Sinners are trapped and caught by their own evil deeds.

Isaiah 26:7

Our LORD, you always do right, and you make the path smooth for those who obey you.

Hosea 5:5

Israel, your pride testifies to your guilt; it makes you stumble, and Judah stumbles too.