Proverbs 13:6 · KJV
"Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner."
King James Version
What does Proverbs 13:6 mean? →Passage Context
4The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
5A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
6Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
7There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
8The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
Reflection Questions
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How does righteousness guide your decisions?
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What does it mean for you to be kept upright?
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When have you experienced the consequences of wickedness?
Life Application
decision-making
In times of uncertainty, seek guidance through prayer and reflection on your values. Let righteousness be your compass.
self-reflection
Regularly evaluate your choices and their alignment with your moral beliefs.
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