Proverbs 13:5-6

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Proverbs 13:5-6 New International Version (NIV)

The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked make themselves a stench and bring shame on themselves. Righteousness guards the person of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

Proverbs 13:5-6 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)

The righteous hates falsehood, but the wicked brings shame and disgrace. Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, but sin overthrows the wicked.

Proverbs 13:5-6 The Message (MSG)

A good person hates false talk; a bad person wallows in gibberish. A God-loyal life keeps you on track; sin dumps the wicked in the ditch.

Proverbs 13:5-6 King James Version (KJV)

A righteous man hateth lying: But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

Proverbs 13:5-6 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

A righteous man hates falsehood, But a wicked man acts disgustingly and shamefully. Righteousness guards the one whose way is blameless, But wickedness subverts the sinner.

Proverbs 13:5-6 New Century Version (NCV)

Good people hate what is false, but the wicked do shameful and disgraceful things. Doing what is right protects the honest person, but doing evil ruins the sinner.

Proverbs 13:5-6 American Standard Version (ASV)

A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

Proverbs 13:5-6 New King James Version (NKJV)

A righteous man hates lying, But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame. Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, But wickedness overthrows the sinner.

Proverbs 13:5-6 Amplified Bible (AMP)

A righteous man hates lies, But a wicked man is loathsome, and he acts shamefully. Righteousness (being in right standing with God) guards the one whose way is blameless, But wickedness undermines and overthrows the sinner.

Proverbs 13:5-6 New Living Translation (NLT)

The godly hate lies; the wicked cause shame and disgrace. Godliness guards the path of the blameless, but the evil are misled by sin.

Proverbs 13:5-6 The Passion Translation (TPT)

Lovers of God hate what is phony and false, but the wicked are full of shame and behave shamefully. Righteousness is like a shield of protection, guarding those who keep their integrity, but sin is the downfall of the wicked.