Proverbs - Righteousness vs. Wickedness

Proverbs 11:5-8

The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way:

but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them:

but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish:

and the hope of unjust men perisheth.

The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

                                                                             

Righteousness and wickedness.  Two opposing character traits.  When making those choices we must ask if our choices are righteous.  That means...are they right in the eyes of the Righteous One?  Let’s contrast the two and what happens when we make decisions based on righteous or wicked principles.

Wickedness 

shame (11:2)

destruction (11:3)

falling (11:5)

taken (11:6)

disappointment (11:7)

 trouble (11:8)

                     

Righteousness

wisdom (11:2)

guidance (11:3)

deliverance (11:4,6,8)

direction (11:5)