Pro 11:5 | NET2full | STEP | The righteousness of the blameless will make their way smooth , but the wicked will fall through their own wickedness .

‏ Proverbs 11:5

5 The righteousness of the blameless will make their way smooth, ^{▼▼tn The Piel form of the verb יָשַׁר (yashar) means “to make straight, smooth or easy.” The concrete image is about making a road level and smooth; it represents an easier way of life. It does not mean an easy life in all respects, but means that integrity removes some obstacles and hardships in life, and integrity is the right choice for how to live.}
but the wicked will fall through their own wickedness. ^{▼▼sn The wicked may think that they can make their way through life easier by their wickedness, but instead it will at some point bring them down.} ^{▼▼tn The masculine singular pronouns have been replaced with third person plural pronouns for the sake of style.}