Proverbs 11:8
New International Version
The righteous person is rescued from trouble, and it falls on the wicked instead.

New Living Translation
The godly are rescued from trouble, and it falls on the wicked instead.

English Standard Version
The righteous is delivered from trouble, and the wicked walks into it instead.

Berean Standard Bible
The righteous man is delivered from trouble; in his place the wicked man goes in.

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

New King James Version
The righteous is delivered from trouble, And it comes to the wicked instead.

New American Standard Bible
The righteous is rescued from trouble, But the wicked takes his place.

NASB 1995
The righteous is delivered from trouble, But the wicked takes his place.

NASB 1977
The righteous is delivered from trouble, But the wicked takes his place.

Legacy Standard Bible
The righteous is rescued from distress, But the wicked takes his place.

Amplified Bible
The righteous is rescued from trouble, And the wicked takes his place.

Christian Standard Bible
The righteous one is rescued from trouble; in his place, the wicked one goes in.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The righteous one is rescued from trouble; in his place, the wicked one goes in.

American Standard Version
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked cometh in his stead.

Contemporary English Version
Trouble goes right past the LORD's people and strikes the wicked.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
A righteous person is rescued from trouble, and a wicked person takes his place.

Good News Translation
The righteous are protected from trouble; it comes to the wicked instead.

International Standard Version
The righteous person is delivered from trouble; it comes upon the wicked instead.

Majority Standard Bible
The righteous man is delivered from trouble; in his place the wicked man goes in.

NET Bible
The righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked turns up in his stead.

New Heart English Bible
A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.

Webster's Bible Translation
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

World English Bible
A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The righteous is drawn out from distress, "" And the wicked goes in instead of him.

Young's Literal Translation
The righteous from distress is drawn out, And the wicked goeth in instead of him.

Smith's Literal Translation
The just one was delivered from straits, and the unjust will come in his stead.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The just is delivered out of distress: and the wicked shall be given up for him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The just one is freed from anguish. And the impious one will be handed over instead of him.

New American Bible
The just are rescued from a tight spot, but the wicked fall into it instead.

New Revised Standard Version
The righteous are delivered from trouble, and the wicked get into it instead.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked comes in his stead.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The righteous is delivered from trouble and the evil one will enter in his place.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked cometh in his stead.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
A righteous man escapes from a snare, and the ungodly man is delivered up in his place.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Dishonest Scales
7When the wicked man dies, his hope perishes, and the hope of his strength vanishes. 8The righteous man is delivered from trouble; in his place the wicked man goes in. 9With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.…

Cross References
Psalm 34:17
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.

Psalm 37:39-40
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.

Psalm 91:14-15
“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.

Psalm 97:10
Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

Psalm 107:6
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress.

Daniel 6:22-23
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.

Isaiah 43:2
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.

Isaiah 54:17
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.

Exodus 14:30
That day the LORD saved Israel from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the shore.

2 Samuel 22:1
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.

2 Peter 2:9
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.

2 Timothy 4:18
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.

1 Corinthians 10:13
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.

Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’


Treasury of Scripture

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

Proverbs 21:18
The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

Esther 7:9,10
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…

Isaiah 43:3,4
For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee…

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The righteous
In the Hebrew text, the word for "righteous" is "צַדִּיק" (tzaddik). This term is deeply rooted in the concept of justice and moral integrity. In the biblical context, a righteous person is one who lives in accordance with God's laws and commands. Historically, the righteous were often seen as those who upheld the covenant with God, embodying His principles in their daily lives. The righteous are not merely those who perform good deeds but are those whose hearts are aligned with God's will. This alignment brings about a life that reflects God's character, and thus, they are often delivered from trials and tribulations.

is delivered
The Hebrew word for "delivered" is "יֵחָלֵץ" (yechaletz), which conveys the idea of being rescued or snatched away from danger. This term is frequently used in the Old Testament to describe God's intervention in the lives of His people, saving them from peril. The deliverance of the righteous is a recurring theme in Scripture, emphasizing God's faithfulness and protective nature. It reassures believers that God is actively involved in their lives, providing a way out of difficult situations and ensuring their ultimate safety.

from trouble
The word "trouble" in Hebrew is "צָרָה" (tzarah), which can refer to distress, adversity, or affliction. In the biblical narrative, trouble often arises from external threats, such as enemies or natural disasters, but it can also stem from internal struggles, like sin or moral dilemmas. The promise that the righteous are delivered from trouble highlights God's sovereignty and His ability to transform challenging circumstances for the good of those who love Him. It serves as a reminder that while trouble is an inevitable part of life, it is not the final word for those who trust in God.

and it comes
The phrase "and it comes" suggests an inevitable shift or transfer. In the context of this verse, it indicates the movement of trouble from the righteous to another party. This transition underscores the justice of God, who ensures that the consequences of wickedness are not borne by the innocent. It reflects the biblical principle that God will ultimately set things right, rewarding the righteous and allowing the wicked to face the repercussions of their actions.

upon the wicked
The term "wicked" is translated from the Hebrew word "רָשָׁע" (rasha), which denotes those who are morally wrong, guilty, or hostile to God. In the biblical worldview, the wicked are those who reject God's laws and live in opposition to His ways. The fate of the wicked, as described in this verse, serves as a warning and a call to repentance. It illustrates the biblical truth that while God's patience is great, His justice will prevail. The troubles that befall the wicked are not arbitrary but are the result of their own choices and rebellion against God. This serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of aligning one's life with God's righteousness.

(8) The righteous is delivered out of trouble. . . .--That is, misfortunes pass by the righteous and fall upon the wicked. (Comp. Proverbs 21:18.) Or, it may mean that the righteous "is taken away from the evil to come "by death (Isaiah 57:1), the wicked lives on to suffer in his place.

Verse 8. - Out of trouble; i.e. God is at hand to help the righteous out of straits (de angustia, Vulgate); or takes him away from the evil to come (Isaiah 57:1; Wisd. 4:10-14). Septuagint, "escapeth from the chase." In his stead (Proverbs 21:18). 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" (Luke 16:25). Of this substitution many instances occur in Scripture. Thus Haman was hanged on the gallows which he had erected for Mordecai (Esther 7:10); Daniel's accusers were cast into the den of lions from which he was saved (Daniel 6:24; comp. Isaiah 43:4).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The righteous man
צַ֭דִּיק (ṣad·dîq)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6662: Just, righteous

is delivered
נֶחֱלָ֑ץ (ne·ḥĕ·lāṣ)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2502: To pull off, to strip, to depart, to deliver, equip, present, strengthen

from trouble;
מִצָּרָ֣ה (miṣ·ṣā·rāh)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6869: Tightness, a female rival

in his place
תַּחְתָּֽיו׃ (taḥ·tāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of

the wicked man
רָשָׁ֣ע (rā·šā‘)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person

goes in.
וַיָּבֹ֖א (way·yā·ḇō)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go


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