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in his place the wicked man goes in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The righteous is delivered from trouble, And it comes to the wicked instead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The righteous is rescued from trouble, But the wicked takes his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The righteous is delivered from trouble, But the wicked takes his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The righteous is delivered from trouble, But the wicked takes his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The righteous is rescued from distress, But the wicked takes his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The righteous is rescued from trouble, And the wicked takes his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The righteous one is rescued from trouble; in his place, the wicked one goes in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The righteous one is rescued from trouble; in his place, the wicked one goes in. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The righteous is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked cometh in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Trouble goes right past the LORD's people and strikes the wicked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A righteous person is rescued from trouble, and a wicked person takes his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The righteous are protected from trouble; it comes to the wicked instead. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The righteous person is delivered from trouble; it comes upon the wicked instead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The righteous man is delivered from trouble; in his place the wicked man goes in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked turns up in his stead. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The righteous is drawn out from distress, "" And the wicked goes in instead of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The righteous from distress is drawn out, And the wicked goeth in instead of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The just one was delivered from straits, and the unjust will come in his stead.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The just is delivered out of distress: and the wicked shall be given up for him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The just one is freed from anguish. And the impious one will be handed over instead of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The just are rescued from a tight spot, but the wicked fall into it instead. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The righteous are delivered from trouble, and the wicked get into it instead.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked comes in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The righteous is delivered from trouble and the evil one will enter in his place.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The righteous is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked cometh in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />A righteous man escapes from a snare, and the ungodly man is delivered up in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/11-8.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=1953" 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">7</span>When the wicked man dies, his hope perishes, and the hope of his strength vanishes. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dîq (Adj-ms) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">The righteous man</a> <a href="/hebrew/2502.htm" title="2502: ne·ḥĕ·lāṣ (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to pull off; hence to strip, To depart; by implication, to deliver, equip; present, strengthen.">is delivered</a> <a href="/hebrew/6869.htm" title="6869: miṣ·ṣā·rāh (Prep-m:: N-fs) -- Tightness, a female rival. Feminine of tsar; tightness; transitively, a female rival.">from trouble;</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: taḥ·tāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">in his place</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: rā·šā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">the wicked man</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">goes in.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.…<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="/psalms/34-17.htm">Psalm 34:17</a></span><br />The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-39.htm">Psalm 37:39-40</a></span><br />The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble. / The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-14.htm">Psalm 91:14-15</a></span><br />“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him. / When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/97-10.htm">Psalm 97:10</a></span><br />Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-6.htm">Psalm 107:6</a></span><br />Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-22.htm">Daniel 6:22-23</a></span><br />My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.” / The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den, and when Daniel was lifted out of the den, no wounds whatsoever were found on him, because he had trusted in his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-2.htm">Isaiah 43:2</a></span><br />When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a></span><br />No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-30.htm">Exodus 14:30</a></span><br />That day the LORD saved Israel from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the shore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">2 Samuel 22:1</a></span><br />And David sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-9.htm">2 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-18.htm">2 Timothy 4:18</a></span><br />And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">1 Corinthians 10:13</a></span><br />No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-13.htm">Matthew 6:13</a></span><br />And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked comes in his stead.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/21-18.htm">Proverbs 21:18</a></b></br> The wicked <i>shall be</i> a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/7-9.htm">Esther 7:9,10</a></b></br> And Harbonah, one of the chamberlains, said before the king, Behold also, the gallows fifty cubits high, which Haman had made for Mordecai, who had spoken good for the king, standeth in the house of Haman. Then the king said, Hang him thereon… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/43-3.htm">Isaiah 43:3,4</a></b></br> For I <i>am</i> the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt <i>for</i> thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/6-5.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-27.htm">Distress</a> <a href="/psalms/141-4.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-5.htm">Gets</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-10.htm">Instead</a> <a href="/psalms/136-24.htm">Rescued</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-32.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-25.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/job/36-20.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-22.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-7.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-7.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/11-9.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-13.htm">Distress</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-9.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-16.htm">Gets</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-24.htm">Instead</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-19.htm">Rescued</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-9.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-18.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-18.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-9.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-9.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-10.htm">Wicked</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>The righteous man is delivered from trouble;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the divine protection and deliverance that God provides to those who live righteously. Throughout the Bible, the concept of righteousness is closely tied to living in accordance with God's laws and commands. In the Old Testament, figures like Noah and Daniel exemplify this righteousness and are delivered from perilous situations (<a href="/genesis/6-9.htm">Genesis 6:9</a>, <a href="/daniel/6-22.htm">Daniel 6:22</a>). The deliverance of the righteous is a recurring theme, as seen in <a href="/psalms/34-19.htm">Psalm 34:19</a>, which states, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all." This deliverance is not always immediate or in the form expected, but it is assured by God's faithfulness.<p><b>in his place the wicked man goes in.</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the principle of divine justice, where the wicked ultimately face the consequences of their actions. The idea of the wicked taking the place of the righteous in trouble is seen in the story of Haman and Mordecai in the Book of Esther (<a href="/esther/7-10.htm">Esther 7:10</a>), where Haman is hanged on the gallows he prepared for Mordecai. This reflects the biblical principle of reaping what one sows, as stated in <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7</a>. The wicked often fall into the very traps they set for others, illustrating the moral order established by God. This concept is also echoed in <a href="/psalms/7-15.htm">Psalm 7:15-16</a>, where the wicked fall into the pit they have made. The ultimate fulfillment of this justice is seen in the final judgment, where the wicked face eternal separation from God, while the righteous are rewarded with eternal life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous_man.htm">The Righteous Man</a></b><br>Represents those who live according to God's commandments and seek to align their lives with His will. In the Hebrew text, the word for "righteous" is (tzaddik), which implies someone who is just, lawful, and morally upright.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked_man.htm">The Wicked Man</a></b><br>Symbolizes those who reject God's ways and live in opposition to His laws. The Hebrew term (rasha) is used, indicating someone who is guilty, criminal, or morally wrong.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/deliverance.htm">Deliverance</a></b><br>This event refers to the act of being saved or rescued from danger or trouble. In the context of this verse, it highlights God's intervention on behalf of the righteous.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/trouble.htm">Trouble</a></b><br>Represents the challenges, dangers, or adversities that one might face in life. The Hebrew word (tzarah) is used, which can mean distress or affliction.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/divine_justice.htm">Divine Justice</a></b><br>The overarching theme of this verse is the concept of divine justice, where God ensures that the righteous are protected and the wicked face the consequences of their actions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_protection_for_the_righteous.htm">God's Protection for the Righteous</a></b><br>The righteous can trust in God's protection and deliverance from life's troubles. This assurance should encourage believers to live uprightly, knowing that God is their refuge.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_wickedness.htm">The Consequences of Wickedness</a></b><br>The wicked will ultimately face the consequences of their actions. This serves as a warning to avoid sinful behavior and to seek repentance and transformation through Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_justice_and_sovereignty.htm">Divine Justice and Sovereignty</a></b><br>God's justice is perfect and sovereign. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God sees all and will ensure that justice prevails, even if it is not immediately apparent.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a></b><br>When facing difficulties, believers should remember that God is faithful to deliver them. This perspective can provide hope and strength during challenging times.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_a_righteous_life.htm">Living a Righteous Life</a></b><br>The call to righteousness is not just about avoiding punishment but about living a life that reflects God's character and brings glory to Him.<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/how_do_the_wicked_prosper_in_divine_justice.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:12-13 implies that the wicked might sometimes prosper; how does that align with other biblical promises of divine justice?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_job_16_11_suggest_god_delivers_innocents.htm">In Job 16:11, why would a just God 'deliver' the innocent to the ungodly, contradicting passages that promise divine protection?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_27_7-10_align_with_reality.htm">How does Job 27:7-10 reconcile with observable reality where the wicked sometimes prosper rather than face immediate punishment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_threats_to_jeremiah_align_with_divine_protection.htm">Jeremiah 11:18-23: How do these threats on Jeremiah's life align with the idea of divine protection for those who follow God's will?</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>(8) <span class= "bld">The righteous is delivered out of trouble</span>. . . .--That is, misfortunes pass by the righteous and fall upon the wicked. (Comp. <a href="/proverbs/21-18.htm" title="The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.">Proverbs 21:18</a>.) Or, it may mean that the righteous "is taken away from the evil to come "by death (<a href="/isaiah/57-1.htm" title="The righteous perishes, and no man lays it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.">Isaiah 57:1</a>), the wicked lives on to suffer in his place.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Out of trouble;</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> God is at hand to help the righteous out of straits (<span class="accented">de angustia</span>, Vulgate); or takes him away from the evil to come (<a href="/isaiah/57-1.htm">Isaiah 57:1</a>; Wisd. 4:10-14). Septuagint, "escapeth from the chase." <span class="cmt_word">In his stead</span> (<a href="/proverbs/21-18.htm">Proverbs 21:18</a>). The evil from which the righteous is saved fails upon the wicked. As Abraham says to Dives in the parable, "He is comforted, but thou art tormented" (<a href="/luke/16-25.htm">Luke 16:25</a>). Of this substitution many instances occur in Scripture. Thus Haman was hanged on the gallows which he had erected for Mordecai (<a href="/esther/7-10.htm">Esther 7:10</a>); Daniel's accusers were cast into the den of lions from which he was saved (<a href="/daniel/6-24.htm">Daniel 6:24</a>; comp. <a href="/isaiah/43-4.htm">Isaiah 43:4</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/11-8.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">The righteous man</span><br /><span class="heb">צַ֭דִּיק</span> <span class="translit">(ṣad·dîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is delivered</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶחֱלָ֑ץ</span> <span class="translit">(ne·ḥĕ·lāṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2502.htm">Strong's 2502: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pull off, to strip, to depart, to deliver, equip, present, strengthen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from trouble;</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצָּרָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·ṣā·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6869.htm">Strong's 6869: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tightness, a female rival</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in his place</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּחְתָּֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(taḥ·tāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the wicked man</span><br /><span class="heb">רָשָׁ֣ע</span> <span class="translit">(rā·šā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">goes in.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֹ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/11-8.htm">Proverbs 11:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/11-8.htm">Proverbs 11:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/11-8.htm">Proverbs 11:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/11-8.htm">Proverbs 11:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/11-8.htm">Proverbs 11:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/11-8.htm">Proverbs 11:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/11-8.htm">Proverbs 11:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/11-8.htm">Proverbs 11:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/11-8.htm">Proverbs 11:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/11-8.htm">Proverbs 11:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/11-8.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 11:8 A righteous person is delivered out (Prov. 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