Proverbs 11:8

The Message

A good person is saved from much trouble; a bad person runs straight into it.

Cross References

Psalm 37:39

The spacious, free life is from God, it’s also protected and safe. God-strengthened, we’re delivered from evil— when we run to him, he saves us.

Proverbs 11:7

When the wicked die, that’s it— the story’s over, end of hope.

Proverbs 11:9

The loose tongue of the godless spreads destruction; the common sense of the godly preserves them.

Proverbs 12:13

The gossip of bad people gets them in trouble; the conversation of good people keeps them out of it.

Proverbs 21:18

What a bad person plots against the good, boomerangs; the plotter gets it in the end.

Daniel 6:25

King Darius published this proclamation to every race, color, and creed on earth: Peace to you! Abundant peace! I decree that Daniel’s God shall be worshiped and feared in all parts of my kingdom. He is the living God, world without end. His kingdom never falls. His rule continues eternally. He is a savior and rescuer. He performs astonishing miracles in heaven and on earth. He saved Daniel from the power of the lions. * * *