Proverbs 11:5
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
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Gill's Exposition
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way,.... Or "make it plain" (f); that is, the righteousness of those who are perfect in Christ, complete in him, perfectly justified by his…
These two verses are, in effect, the same, and both to the same purport with Pro 11:3. For the truths are here of such certainty and weight that they cannot be too often inculcated. Let us govern…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
direct Or, make plain, or straight; so that it leads to a prosperous issue. See Pro 3:6, note.
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