What does Proverbs 13:6 mean?

Proverbs 13:6 highlights themes such as righteousness, guidance, wickedness when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 13:6 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

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.

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Proverbs 4:18
The path of the righteous is like the dawn, which aligns with righteousness keeping the upright.
Romans 6:16
You are slaves to the one whom you obey, reflecting the consequences of wickedness.
Psalm 37:23
The steps of a man are established by the Lord, similar to the guidance of righteousness.