NETBible | Wealth does not profit in the day of wrath, 1 but righteousness delivers from mortal danger. 2 |
NIV © |
Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. |
NASB © |
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death. |
NLT © |
Riches won’t help on the day of judgment, but right living is a safeguard against death. |
MSG © |
A thick bankroll is no help when life falls apart, but a principled life can stand up to the worst. |
BBE © |
Wealth is of no profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness keeps a man safe from death. |
NRSV © |
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. |
NKJV © |
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death. |
KJV | Riches <01952> profit <03276> (8686) not in the day <03117> of wrath <05678>_: but righteousness <06666> delivereth <05337> (8686) from death <04194>_. |
NASB © |
Riches <1952> do not profit <3276> in the day <3117> of wrath <5678> , But righteousness <6666> delivers <5337> from death .<4194> |
NET [draft] ITL | Wealth <01952> does not <03808> profit <03276> in the day <03117> of wrath <05678> , but righteousness <06666> delivers <05337> from mortal danger .<04194> |
HEBREW | twmm <04194> lyut <05337> hqduw <06666> hrbe <05678> Mwyb <03117> Nwh <01952> lyewy <03276> al (11:4) <03808> |
NETBible | Wealth does not profit in the day of wrath, 1 but righteousness delivers from mortal danger. 2 |
NET Notes |
1 sn The “day of wrath” refers to divine punishment in this life (R. N. Whybray, Proverbs [CBC], 67; e.g., also Job 21:30; Ezek 7:19; Zeph 1:18). Righteousness and not wealth is more valuable in anticipating judgment. 2 tn Heb “from death.” |