4 Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath,

but righteousness delivers from death.

5 The righteousness of the blameless makes their paths straight,

but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness.

6 The righteousness of the upright delivers them,

but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires.

4 Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,

but righteousness delivers from death.

5 The righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight,

but the wicked falls by his own wickedness.

6 The righteousness of the upright delivers them,

but the treacherous are taken captive by their lust.

4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath:

But righteousness delivereth from death.

5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way:

But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them:

But transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

4 Riches won’t help on the day of judgment,

but right living can save you from death.

5 The godly are directed by honesty;

the wicked fall beneath their load of sin.

6 The godliness of good people rescues them;

the ambition of treacherous people traps them.

4 Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,

But righteousness delivers from death.

5 The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way aright,

But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.

6 The righteousness of the upright will deliver them,

But the unfaithful will be caught by their lust.

4 Riches will not help when it’s time to die,

but right living will save you from death.

5 The goodness of the innocent makes life easier,

but the wicked will be destroyed by their wickedness.

6 Doing right brings freedom to honest people,

but those who are not trustworthy will be caught by their own desires.

4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath;

But righteousness delivereth from death.

5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way;

But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them;

But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.

4 Wealth profiteth not in the day of wrath; but righteousness delivereth from death.

5 The righteousness of the perfect maketh plain his way; but the wicked falleth by his own wickedness. 6 The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; but the treacherous are taken in their own craving.

4 Riches are of no help on the day of fury, 

but righteousness saves from death. 

5 The righteousness of innocent people makes their road smooth, 

but wicked people fall by their own wickedness. 

6 Decent people are saved by their righteousness, 

but treacherous people are trapped by their own greed. 

4 Wealth is not profitable on a day of wrath,

but righteousness rescues from death.

5 The righteousness of the blameless clears his path,

but the wicked person will fall because of his wickedness.

6 The righteousness of the upright rescues them,

but the treacherous are trapped by their own desires.

4 Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,

but righteousness delivers from death.

5 The righteousness of the blameless keeps their ways straight,

but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.

6 The righteousness of the upright saves them,

but the treacherous are taken captive by their schemes.

4 Wealth does not profit on the day of wrath,

but righteousness will deliver from death.

5 The righteousness of the blameless will keep his ways straight,

but the wicked will fall by his wickedness.

6 The righteousness of the upright will save them,

but by a scheme the treacherous will be taken captive.

4 Wealth isn’t worth anything when God judges you.

But doing what is right saves you from death.

5 The ways of honest people are made straight because they do what is right.

But those who do what is wrong are brought down by their own sins.

6 Godly people are saved by doing what is right.

But those who aren’t faithful are trapped by evil longings.