Proverbs 11:6
Proverbs 11:6 in Multiple Translations
The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires.
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.
The righteousness of the upright will be their salvation, but the false will themselves be taken in their evil designs.
The goodness of those who live right will save them, but the dishonest are trapped by their own desires.
The righteousnesse of the iust shall deliuer them: but the transgressers shall be taken in their owne wickednes.
The righteousness of the upright delivereth them, And in mischief the treacherous are captured.
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
The justice of the righteous shall deliver them: and the unjust shall be caught in their own snares.
God rescues/protects righteous people because they ◄are honest/do what is right►, but those who ◄are treacherous/cannot be trusted► will be trapped because of their being greedy.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 11:6
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Proverbs 11:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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צִדְקַ֣ת
יְ֭שָׁרִים
תַּצִּילֵ֑/ם
וּ֝/בְ/הַוַּ֗ת
בֹּגְדִ֥ים
יִלָּכֵֽדוּ
צִדְקַ֣ת
tsᵉdâqâh
H6666
righteousness
N-fs
יְ֭שָׁרִים
yâshâr
H3477
Jashar
Adj
תַּצִּילֵ֑/ם
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3fs | Suff
וּ֝/בְ/הַוַּ֗ת
havvâh
H1942
desire
Conj | Prep | N-fs
בֹּגְדִ֥ים
bâgad
H898
to act treacherously
V-Qal
יִלָּכֵֽדוּ
lâkad
H3920
to capture
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 11:6
צִדְקַ֣ת
tsᵉdâqâh
H6666
"righteousness"
N-fs
Encompasses the idea of righteousness, including justice, virtue, and morality, often describing God's attribute or the standard for human behavior. It is used to describe the ideal for personal conduct and societal norms, emphasizing the importance of living a righteous life.
Definition: 1) justice, righteousness 1a) righteousness (in government) 1a1) of judge, ruler, king 1a2) of law 1a3) of Davidic king Messiah 1b) righteousness (of God's attribute) 1c) righteousness (in a case or cause) 1d) righteousness, truthfulness 1e) righteousness (as ethically right) 1f) righteousness (as vindicated), justification, salvation 1f1) of God 1f2) prosperity (of people) 1g) righteous acts Aramaic equivalent: tsid.qah (צִדְקָה "righteousness" H6665)
Usage: Occurs in 150 OT verses. KJV: justice, moderately, right(-eous) (act, -ly, -ness). See also: Genesis 15:6; Proverbs 16:31; Psalms 5:9.
יְ֭שָׁרִים
yâshâr
H3477
"Jashar"
Adj
Jashar refers to being straight or just, like doing what is convenient and right. A man named Jashar lived before Israel's monarchy, as mentioned in Joshua 10:13. He wrote a book of poetry and songs, now lost.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.10.13
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: convenient, equity, Jasher, just, meet(-est), [phrase] pleased well right(-eous), straight, (most) upright(-ly, -ness). See also: Exodus 15:26; Psalms 32:11; Psalms 7:11.
תַּצִּילֵ֑/ם
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3fs | Suff
To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself 1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to strip off, spoil 1b2) to deliver 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to take away, snatch away 1c2) to rescue, recover 1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death) 1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt 1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out 1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). See also: Genesis 31:9; Psalms 40:14; Psalms 7:2.
וּ֝/בְ/הַוַּ֗ת
havvâh
H1942
"desire"
Conj | Prep | N-fs
Havvah refers to a strong desire, but often in a bad sense, and can also mean ruin or calamity. It's used to describe something naughty or wicked, like mischief or iniquity. This concept appears in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) desire 1a) desire (in bad sense) 2) chasm (fig. of destruction) 2a) engulfing ruin, destruction, calamity
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: calamity, iniquity, mischief, mischievous (thing), naughtiness, naughty, noisome, perverse thing, substance, very wickedness. See also: Job 6:2; Psalms 57:2; Psalms 5:10.
בֹּגְדִ֥ים
bâgad
H898
"to act treacherously"
V-Qal
To act treacherously means to be deceitful or unfaithful, as seen in Job 31:27-28, where Job denies acting treacherously. It involves covering or hiding one's true intentions, often to pillage or offend others.
Definition: 1) to act treacherously, deceitfully, deal treacherously 1a) (Qal) to act or deal treacherously, faithlessly, deceitfully, offend
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: deal deceitfully (treacherously, unfaithfully), offend, transgress(-or), (depart), treacherous (dealer, -ly, man), unfaithful(-ly, man), [idiom] very. See also: Exodus 21:8; Isaiah 24:16; Psalms 25:3.
יִלָּכֵֽדוּ
lâkad
H3920
"to capture"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
This verb means to capture or seize, often using a net or trap. In the Bible, it is used to describe taking control of something or someone, and is also used figuratively to describe being caught or stuck in a situation.
Definition: 1) to capture, take, seize 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to capture, seize 1a2) to capture (of men) (fig.) 1a3) to take (by lot) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be caught (of men in trap, snare) (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) to grasp each other
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, catch (self), be frozen, be holden, stick together, take. See also: Numbers 21:32; 2 Kings 18:10; Psalms 9:16.
Study Notes — Proverbs 11:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 11:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 11:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 11:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 11:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 11:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 11:6
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 11:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 11:6
- Sermons on Proverbs 11:6
Context — Dishonest Scales
4Riches are worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness brings deliverance from death.
5The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.
6The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires.
7When the wicked man dies, his hope perishes, and the hope of his strength vanishes. 8The righteous man is delivered from trouble; in his place the wicked man goes in.Cross References
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| 1 | Ecclesiastes 10:8 | He who digs a pit may fall into it, and he who breaches a wall may be bitten by a snake. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 2:44 | The king also said, “You know in your heart all the evil that you did to my father David. Therefore the LORD will bring your evil back upon your head. |
| 3 | Psalms 7:15–16 | He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making. His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head. |
| 4 | Proverbs 5:22 | The iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; the cords of his sin entangle him. |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 12:3–4 | Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.” “You have not wronged us or oppressed us,” they replied, “nor have you taken anything from the hand of man.” |
| 6 | 1 Kings 2:32–33 | The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.” |
| 7 | Genesis 30:33 | So my honesty will testify for me when you come to check on my wages in the future. If I have any goats that are not speckled or spotted, or any lambs that are not dark-colored, they will be considered stolen.” |
| 8 | Genesis 31:37 | You have searched all my goods! Have you found anything that belongs to you? Put it here before my brothers and yours, that they may judge between the two of us. |
Proverbs 11:6 Summary
Proverbs 11:6 teaches us that living a life of righteousness and integrity is what delivers us from trouble and harm, while prioritizing our own selfish desires can lead to bondage and sin (as seen in Romans 6:16). On the other hand, when we trust in God and live according to His will, we can experience freedom and deliverance (as promised in Psalm 37:37). This verse reminds us to examine our priorities and make sure we are living a life that honors God, so we can experience His deliverance and blessing in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'upright' in Proverbs 11:6?
To be upright means to live a life of integrity and moral uprightness, following God's commands and principles, as seen in Psalm 37:37, which says the blameless will inherit the land.
How do the 'faithless' get trapped by their own desires?
The faithless are trapped by their own desires because they prioritize their selfish wants over God's will, leading to a life of sin and bondage, as warned in Romans 6:16, which says we become slaves to whatever we obey.
Is it possible for someone who is faithless to become upright and experience deliverance?
Yes, it is possible for someone who is faithless to become upright and experience deliverance through repentance and faith in God, as seen in 1 Timothy 1:13-14, where the Apostle Paul shares his own testimony of transformation from a life of unbelief to one of faith.
What is the relationship between righteousness and deliverance in Proverbs 11:6?
According to Proverbs 11:6, righteousness is the means by which the upright experience deliverance, highlighting the importance of living a righteous life, as also emphasized in Proverbs 10:2, which says righteousness delivers us from death.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways can I cultivate a life of righteousness and integrity, like the upright in Proverbs 11:6?
- How do my own desires and priorities align with or contradict God's will for my life?
- What are some areas where I may be trapped by my own faithlessness, and how can I seek God's deliverance?
- What does it mean to trust in God's righteousness and deliverance, rather than my own strength and abilities?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 11:6
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them,.... From death, as in Proverbs 11:4; and from falling by sin, totally and finally; or into it, so as to perish eternally; as well as it shall
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 11:6
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them - from all fatal dangers, and from everlasting death.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 11:6
Shall deliver them from many snares and dangers.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 11:6
Proverbs 11:6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in [their own] naughtiness.Ver. 6. The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them.] As Noah’ s integrity prevailed for his safety. Many are the troubles of the righteous, but out of them all they are sure to be delivered. No country hath more venomous creatures than Egypt - none more antidotes. So godliness hath many troubles, and as many helps against trouble. As Moses’ hand, it turns a serpent into a rod; and as the tree that Moses cast into the waters of Marsh, it sweeteneth the bitter waters of affliction. Well may it be called the divine nature, for as God brings light out of darkness, &c., so doth grace. But transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.] Taken by their own consciences (those bloodhounds), and by the just judgments of God, which they shall never be able to avoid or abide, though now they carry themselves as if they were out of the reach of his rod, or had gotten a protection.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 11:6
(6) In their own naughtiness.—Rather, passionate desire, as at Proverbs 10:3. Their own strong passions are their ruin. His expectation.—What he hoped for, worldly prosperity. (Comp. Wis 5:14.)
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 11:6
6. naughtiness] mischief, R.V., ἀπωλεία, LXX. But desires (as the same Heb. word is rendered in Proverbs 10:3, R.V.), or aims gives a good sense: “in insidiis suis capiuntur iniqui.” Vulg.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 11:6
6. Upright… transgressors — This seems a repetition of the sentiment of the previous verse in a little different form. Naughtiness — Badness; might also be rendered desire (so Miller and Stuart) and wickedness.
Sermons on Proverbs 11:6
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A Christlike Home (1) Christlike Husbands and Wives by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of building a Christ-like home, focusing on the roles of a Christ-like husband, wife, father, and mother to raise Christ-like children. It hig |
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Snake Handlers by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the necessity of taking risks for Christ, likening the challenges faced by believers to handling serpents. He points out that while the wicked are like p |
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(The Full Gospel) 21. Helping God!! by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the dangers of using human reasoning and trying to help God according to our own understanding, as seen in the stories of Abraham, Moses, and Uzzah. He empha |
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(Sex, Love & Marriage) 9. the Highway of Happiness by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches about the importance of choosing to walk on God's Highway of Happiness in the realms of sex, love, and marriage, emphasizing the need for obedience to God and r |
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Letter 79 by James Bourne | James Bourne encourages his friend to be vigilant in their spiritual walk, warning against the deceitfulness of the heart and the dangers of breaking through the hedge of God's pro |
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A Season and a Time by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of using words wisely and knowing when to keep silent. He shares a personal story of encountering a young man with a rebellio |
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Ransom for the Righteous by E.A. Adeboye | E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the concept of ransom in the Bible, highlighting how Jesus became the ultimate ransom for our sins, as stated in Matthew 20:28. God, out of His love, is wil |