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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/11.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/11.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Riches won’t help on the day of judgment, but right living can save you from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Riches are worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness brings deliverance from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Riches do not benefit on the day of wrath, But righteousness rescues from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Wealth will not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness will deliver from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Riches will not provide security in the day of wrath <i>and</i> judgment, But righteousness rescues from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Wealth is not profitable on a day of wrath, but righteousness rescues from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Wealth is not profitable on a day of wrath, but righteousness rescues from death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When God is angry, money won't help you. Obeying God is the only way to be saved from death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Riches are of no help on the day of fury, but righteousness saves from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Riches will do you no good on the day you face death, but honesty can save your life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Wealth won't help in the time of judgment, but righteousness will deliver from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Riches are worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness brings deliverance from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Wealth does not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from mortal danger. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Wealth does not profit in a day of wrath, "" And righteousness delivers from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Wealth profiteth not in a day of wrath, And righteousness delivereth from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Wealth will not profit in the day of wrath, and justice will deliver from death.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Riches shall not profit in the day of revenge: but justice shall deliver from death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Wealth will not profit in the day of vengeance. But justice shall liberate from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Wealth is useless on a day of wrath, but justice saves from death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Riches profit not in the day of wrath; but righteousness delivers from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Wealth is not useful in the day of wrath but righteousness saves from death.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/11-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=1923" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/11.htm">Dishonest Scales</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1952.htm" title="1952: hō·wn (N-ms) -- Wealth, sufficiency. From the same as huwn in the sense of 'own; wealth; by implication, enough.">Riches</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3276.htm" title="3276: yō·w·‘îl (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To confer or gain profit or benefit. A primitive root; properly, to ascend; figuratively, to be valuable.">are worthless</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bə·yō·wm (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">in the day</a> <a href="/hebrew/5678.htm" title="5678: ‘eḇ·rāh (N-fs) -- Overflow, arrogance, fury. Feminine of eber; an outburst of passion.">of wrath,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6666.htm" title="6666: ū·ṣə·ḏā·qāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Righteousness. From tsadaq; rightness, subjectively, objectively, morally or figuratively.">but righteousness</a> <a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: taṣ·ṣîl (V-Hifil-Imperf-3fs) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. ">brings deliverance</a> <a href="/hebrew/4194.htm" title="4194: mim·mā·weṯ (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- Death. From muwth; death; concretely, the dead, their place or state; figuratively, pestilence, ruin.">from death.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a></span><br />Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-15.htm">Luke 12:15-21</a></span><br />And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” / Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/7-19.htm">Ezekiel 7:19</a></span><br />They will throw their silver into the streets, and their gold will seem unclean. Their silver and gold cannot save them in the day of the wrath of the LORD. They cannot satisfy their appetites or fill their stomachs with wealth, for it became the stumbling block that brought their iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/1-18.htm">Zephaniah 1:18</a></span><br />Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the Day of the LORD’s wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy.” For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-1.htm">James 5:1-3</a></span><br />Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a></span><br />Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/8-36.htm">Mark 8:36-37</a></span><br />What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? / Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/49-6.htm">Psalm 49:6-9</a></span><br />They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches. / No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God. / For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/36-18.htm">Job 36:18-19</a></span><br />Be careful that no one lures you with riches; do not let a large bribe lead you astray. / Can your wealth or all your mighty effort keep you from distress?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-17.htm">Revelation 3:17-18</a></span><br />You say, ‘I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. / I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-20.htm">Isaiah 2:20-21</a></span><br />In that day men will cast away to the moles and bats their idols of silver and gold—the idols they made to worship. / They will flee to caverns in the rocks and crevices in the cliffs, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-26.htm">Matthew 16:26</a></span><br />What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Luke 16:19-31</a></span><br />Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor. / And a beggar named Lazarus lay at his gate, covered with sores / and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-2.htm">Proverbs 10:2</a></span><br />Ill-gotten treasures profit nothing, but righteousness brings deliverance from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/52-7.htm">Psalm 52:7</a></span><br />“Look at the man who did not make God his refuge, but trusted in the abundance of his wealth and strengthened himself by destruction.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivers from death.</p><p class="hdg">riches</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-2.htm">Proverbs 10:2</a></b></br> Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/36-18.htm">Job 36:18,19</a></b></br> Because <i>there is</i> wrath, <i>beware</i> lest he take thee away with <i>his</i> stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/49-6.htm">Psalm 49:6-8</a></b></br> They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/10-21.htm">Death</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-2.htm">Delivereth</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-2.htm">Delivers</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-19.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-2.htm">Profit</a> <a href="/job/34-9.htm">Profiteth</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-18.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-3.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-30.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-22.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-12.htm">Worthless</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-34.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/11-7.htm">Death</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-6.htm">Delivereth</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-6.htm">Delivers</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-5.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-23.htm">Profit</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-18.htm">Profiteth</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-16.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-5.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-14.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-16.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-11.htm">Worthless</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-23.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/11-1.htm">On Deception</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Riches are worthless in the day of wrath</b><br>This phrase highlights the futility of material wealth when faced with divine judgment or calamity. In biblical context, the "day of wrath" often refers to a time of God's judgment, as seen in <a href="/zephaniah/1-18.htm">Zephaniah 1:18</a>, where it is stated that neither silver nor gold will save people on the day of the Lord's wrath. Historically, wealth was often seen as a sign of God's favor, yet this proverb challenges that notion by emphasizing that earthly riches cannot protect against spiritual consequences. This aligns with Jesus' teaching in <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a>, where He advises storing treasures in heaven rather than on earth. The cultural context of ancient Israel, where wealth was often equated with security and status, underscores the radical nature of this teaching.<p><b>but righteousness brings deliverance from death</b><br>Righteousness, in this context, refers to living in accordance with God's will and commands. The Hebrew concept of righteousness involves justice, ethical conduct, and faithfulness to God's covenant. This phrase suggests that a life lived in righteousness offers true security and deliverance, not just from physical death but from eternal separation from God. This is echoed in <a href="/psalms/34-19.htm">Psalm 34:19</a>, where the Lord delivers the righteous from all their troubles. Theologically, this points to the ultimate deliverance through Jesus Christ, who embodies perfect righteousness and offers salvation. <a href="/romans/5-9.htm">Romans 5:9-10</a> speaks of being saved from God's wrath through Christ, reinforcing the idea that righteousness, rather than wealth, is the key to eternal life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>- Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. He compiled these sayings to impart wisdom and understanding.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>- The cultural and historical context of Proverbs is rooted in ancient Israel, where wisdom literature was a key component of teaching and moral instruction.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/day_of_wrath.htm">Day of Wrath</a></b><br>- This phrase refers to a time of divine judgment, a concept found throughout the Bible, where God’s justice is executed.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_earthly_wealth.htm">The Futility of Earthly Wealth</a></b><br>Earthly riches cannot save us from divine judgment. In times of God’s wrath, material wealth holds no value.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_righteousness.htm">The Value of Righteousness</a></b><br>Righteousness, which is living in accordance with God’s will, is what delivers us from spiritual death. It is a treasure that holds eternal value.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to focus on eternal values rather than temporary, worldly gains. This perspective aligns our lives with God’s purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_judgment.htm">Preparation for Judgment</a></b><br>We should live in a way that prepares us for the day of judgment, prioritizing righteousness over wealth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God’s Provision</a></b><br>Trusting in God rather than wealth leads to a life of peace and security, knowing that He provides for our needs.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_divine_judgment_in_history.htm">Proverbs 11:4 claims riches are worthless in the day of wrath—what archaeological or historical evidence supports the claim of divine judgment? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_faith_aid_healing.htm">What does the Bible teach about managing anger?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_zephaniah_1_18_align_with_god's_mercy.htm">How does Zephaniah 1:18's claim that wealth can't save on the "day of the Lord" align with biblical texts showing God's mercy and willingness to relent from punishment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_spanking.htm">What are the Bible's teachings on spanking children?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">In the day of wrath.--</span>Riches profit in no day of wrath when God "visits" His people to take account of their evil doings; much less will they avail in "the day" (<a href="/1_corinthians/3-13.htm" title="Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.">1Corinthians 3:13</a>).<p><span class= "bld">Righteousness delivereth from death.--</span>See above on <a href="/proverbs/10-2.htm" title="Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivers from death.">Proverbs 10:2</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Profit not;</span> afford no refuge (<a href="/proverbs/10-2.htm">Proverbs 10:2</a>). <span class="cmt_word">In the day of wrath</span> (<a href="/proverbs/6-34.htm">Proverbs 6:34</a>), when God visits individuals or nations to punish them for sin (comp. Ecclus. 5:8). Such visitations are often spoken of (comp. <a href="/isaiah/10-3.htm">Isaiah 10:3</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/7-19.htm">Ezekiel 7:19</a>; <a href="/zephaniah/1-15.htm">Zephaniah 1:15, 18</a>, etc.). More especially will this be true in me great <span class="accented">dies irae. <span class="cmt_word"></span>Righteousness... death</span> (see on Proverbs 10:2; and comp. Tobit 4:10 Tobit 12:9). The Septuagint here adds a sentence which is similar to ver. 10: "When the righteous dieth he leaveth regret, but the destruction of the wicked is easy and delightsome (<span class="greek">πρόχειρος καὶ ἐπίχαρτος</span>)." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/11-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Riches</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֭וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(hō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1952.htm">Strong's 1952: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wealth, sufficiency</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are worthless</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹעִ֣יל</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·‘îl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3276.htm">Strong's 3276: </a> </span><span class="str2">To confer or gain profit or benefit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the day</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּי֣וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of wrath,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֶבְרָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘eḇ·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5678.htm">Strong's 5678: </a> </span><span class="str2">Overflow, arrogance, fury</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but righteousness</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝צְדָקָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ṣə·ḏā·qāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6666.htm">Strong's 6666: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rightness, subjectively, objectively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">brings deliverance</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּצִּ֥יל</span> <span class="translit">(taṣ·ṣîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from death.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמָּֽוֶת׃</span> <span class="translit">(mim·mā·weṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4194.htm">Strong's 4194: </a> </span><span class="str2">Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/11-4.htm">Proverbs 11:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/11-4.htm">Proverbs 11:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/11-4.htm">Proverbs 11:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/11-4.htm">Proverbs 11:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/11-4.htm">Proverbs 11:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/11-4.htm">Proverbs 11:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/11-4.htm">Proverbs 11:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/11-4.htm">Proverbs 11:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/11-4.htm">Proverbs 11:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/11-4.htm">Proverbs 11:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/11-4.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 11:4 Riches don't profit in the day (Prov. 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