“Righteousness guards the way of integrity,but wickedness overthrows the sinner.”
Proverbs 13:6 (WEB)
Context Reading
4The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing,but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied. 5A righteous man hates lies,but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace. 6Righteousness guards the way of integrity,but wickedness overthrows the sinner. 7There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing.There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth. 8The ransom of a man’s life is his riches,but the poor hear no threats.