Proverbs 11:3 bbe — The righteousness of the upright will be their guide, but the twisted ways of the false will be their destruction.

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"The righteousness of the upright will be their guide, but the twisted ways of the false will be their destruction."

— Proverbs 11:3, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 11 — Context

Scales of deceit are hated by the Lord, but a true weight is his delight.

When pride comes, there comes shame, but wisdom is with the quiet in spirit.

The righteousness of the upright will be their guide, but the twisted ways of the false will be their destruction.

Wealth is of no profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness keeps a man safe from death.

The righteousness of the good man will make his way straight, but the sin of the evil-doer will be the cause of his fall.

The righteousness of the upright will be their salvation, but the false will themselves be taken in their evil designs.

Proverbs 11:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 11:3 say?

Proverbs 11:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The righteousness of the upright will be their guide, but the twisted ways of the false will be their destruction.”

Where is Proverbs 11:3 in the Bible?

Proverbs 11:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 11, verse 3.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 11:3.

What translation should I read Proverbs 11:3 in?

Proverbs 11:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 11:3?

Proverbs 11:3 reads (BBE): “The righteousness of the upright will be their guide, but the twisted ways of the false will be their destruction.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 11:3 bbe — The righteousness of the upright will be their guide, but the twisted ways of the false will be their destruction.

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